Plum Granita

By norsegal8

Follow the poaching and pureeing technique used in this recipe for harder fruits such as apples, cherries, peaches and pears. With the exception of citrus, all fruits should be strained to remove pulp and/or seeds. For other fruit ideas, see the related Illustrated How To Guide, "Granitas Made Easy".

Ingredients

• 1 pound plums (ripe), pitted and sliced thin
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Preparation

Step 1

1. Bring first 4 ingredients to boil in medium saucepan. simmer until fruit is tender, about 5 minutes. Turn off heat, remove and discard cinnamon stick and stir in lemon juice.

2. Transfer mixture to food processor fitted with steel blade; puree until smooth. Strain mixture through fine-mesh sieve; discard peeel and pulp. Pour flavored liquid into 2 ice cube trays.

3. Freeze mixture until firm, at least 2 hours. (Can transfer frozen cubes to zipper-lock plastic bags and freeze up to 1 week.)

4. Just before serving, place a single layer of frozen cubes in workbowl of food processor fitted with steel blade. Pulse 10 or 12 times or until no large chunks of ice remain. Scoop crystals into individual bowls. Repeat with remaining ice cubes and serve immediately.