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Watermelon and Tea Granita

On a hot summer night, few desserts are as welcome as a granita, a frozen mixture of water, sugar, fruit juice, and in this case, tea. For the best results,…

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Pear & Champagne Sorbet

Juniper berries add depth to the otherwise sweet pear flavor, but the sorbet is also delicious without them.

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Tequila-Lime Sorbet

This cool, refreshing dessert is creamier when made in an ice-cream maker, but you can make it granita style (more like an Italian ice) without any special equipment.

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Frozen Strawberry “Pink Lemonade”

This easy granita makes a light and refreshing dessert.

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Red Currant and Ginger Sorbet

A splash of ruby port helps deepen this sorbet’s beautiful bright pink color and adds some sweetness to complement the tart berries. The pectin in the currants makes the sorbet…

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Minty Melon Granita

There's nothing more refreshing on a hot summer day than this simple granita. Use any type of melon that's fresh or in season. If you have an ice cream maker…

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Cherimoya-Lime Sorbet

The custardy texture of ripe cherimoyas becomes airy and almost mousse-like in this recipe. It’s fantastic served with crisp shortbread cookies or a slice of buttery pound cake.

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Raspberry-Lemon Granité

I like this granité because it’s not too sweet, but if you want it sweeter, increase the sugar by a couple of tablespoons.

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Clementine Granita

Although a frozen dessert might not be your first thought for deep winter, this granita is a refreshingly light and delightful finish to a rich winter meal. And it’s a…

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Mango-Lime Granita