Red Apricot and Sparkling Wine Granita



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Prep Time:
5 mins

Cook Time:
15 mins

Additional Time:
7 hrs 10 mins

Total Time:
7 hrs 30 mins

Servings:
8

Yield:
8 servings


Ingredients

  • 1cupwhite sugar
  • 1cupwater
  • 8red blush apricots
  • 1 ½cupsProsecco (Italian sparkling white wine)
  • 3tablespoonspomegranate seeds

  • Directions

    Mix sugar and water in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir occasionally until the sugar has dissolved completely, about 7 minutes. Meanwhile, wash, pit, and mince apricots.

    Add the minced apricots to the sugar and water mixture. Reduce heat to medium. Cook until the apricots have liquefied, stirring and mashing constantly. Remove from heat and let cool.

    Pour Prosecco into the cooled apricot mixture; it will bubble and double in volume. Gently stir until fully incorporated and the bubbles have reduced slightly.

    Pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container and cover. Freeze until mixture begins to solidify, 1 to 2 hours, depending on your freezer. Scrape down the sides and mix the granita using a fork. Repeat every 30 minutes until the granita has become course and grainy, about 6 hours. Do not shake the container instead of scraping it with a fork; it is the action of scraping that forms the characteristic crystals that make granita unique.

    Scrape the granita into 8 serving dishes using a large spoon. Top with pomegranate seeds. Serve immediately.



    Cook's Notes:

    If you can't find red blush apricots, use regular ones.

    Other types of sparkling white wine you can use include Vermentino or Sauvignon Blanc.


    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    188 Calories
    0g Fat
    35g Carbs
    1g Protein

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