Blackberry Granita Recipe

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Blackberry Granita
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tbsp dry red wine
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh blackberries
  • fresh blackberries (optional)
  • mint sprigs (optional)

Directions:

  1. Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan, stirring well. Bring mixture to a boil; cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute or until sugar dissolves. Let cool slightly.
  2. Position knife blade in food processor bowl; add sugar mixture, wine, and 1 1/2 cups blackberries. Process until smooth. Pour blackberry puree into a wire-mesh strainer; press with back of spoon against the sides of the strainer to squeeze out juice. Discard pulp and seeds remaining in strainer. Pour mixture into an 8-inch square pan. Cover and freeze at least 8 hours or until firm.
  3. To serve, scrape mixture with the tines of a fork until fluffy. Scoop into 2 dessert bowls, and serve immediately. If desired, garnish with additional blackberries and mint sprigs.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 175.64 Kcal (735 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 3.45mg 0%
Potassium 194.23mg 4%
Total Carbs 41.24g 14%
Sugars 34.95g 140%
Dietary Fiber 5.4g 22%
Protein 1.08g 2%
Vitamin C 22.7mg 38%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 38.7mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 82.87 Kcal (347 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 1.63mg 0%
Potassium 91.64mg 4%
Total Carbs 19.46g 14%
Sugars 16.49g 140%
Dietary Fiber 2.55g 22%
Protein 0.51g 2%
Vitamin C 10.7mg 38%
Iron 0.5mg 6%
Calcium 18.3mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.7
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • sodium free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

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