Sour Cherry Granita

1. 1

   Wash the cherries, then drain and pit them into a bowl, keeping all the juice.

2. 2

   Place the cherries and their juice in a food processor or in a blender and puree. Pass the puree through a fine sieve, set over a saucepan, and throw away the pulp.

3. 3

   Measure the cherries and add enough water to bring the total amount of fruit and water up to three cups. This should be about 2/3 cup water.

4. 4

   Put the cherries and water in the saucepan over a medium heat, along with the sugar and the ginger.

5. 5

   Cook until the sugar has dissolved, then take the pot off the heat and cool.

6. 6

   Run through a sieve again, if you feel it is necessary.

7. 7

   Pour into a shallow dish and freeze, stirring about once every hour, bringing ice crystals from the edge into the centre.

8. 8

   It will take about 5 hours to freeze completely.

9. 9

   Serve, or store in the freezer, covered, up to 2 days. You may have to take it out of the freezer for a few minutes before serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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