Cranberry Granita

1. 1

   Combine 4 cups cranberries and next 4 ingredients in heavy large saucepan.

2. 2

   Bring to boil, stirring until sugar dissolves.

3. 3

   Remove from heat, cover, and let steep 30 minutes.

4. 4

   Working in batches, puree mixture in processor.

5. 5

   Strain puree into large bowl, pressing to extract as much liquid as possible.

6. 6

   Pour strained puree into 15x10x2-inch dish.

7. 7

   Freeze 45 minutes.

8. 8

   Using fork, stir to blend in any frozen portions.

9. 9

   Freeze until granita has uniform slushy consistency, stirring every 45 minutes to incorporate frozen portions, about 5 hours.

10. 10

    Cover and keep frozen up to 1 day.

11. 11

    Using fork tines, scrape granita, forming icy flakes.

12. 12

    Spoon into goblets.

13. 13

    Garnish with cranberries and mint sprigs.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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