Strawberry Granita

Loaded with strawberry flavor, this refreshing granita is a cinch to prepare. The hardest part is waiting for it to freeze before you can eat it.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 3 cups sliced strawberries
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Directions:

1. Combine the sugar and water in a blender; process until sugar dissolves. Add strawberries and juice; process until smooth. Pour mixture into an 8-inch square baking dish. Cover and freeze 3 hours; stir well. Cover and freeze 5 hours or overnight.
2. Remove mixture from freezer; let stand at room temperature 10 minutes. Scrape entire mixture with a fork until fluffy.

Sandra Granseth, Cooking Light
APRIL 2004