How to Make Red Apricot and Sparkling Wine Granita - A Step-by-Step Guide

Summer desserts are all about refreshing and light flavors, and what better way to cool down on a hot day than with a delicious Red Apricot and Sparkling Wine Granita? This frozen treat is a perfect balance of sweet and tangy, making it the ideal dessert for any summer gathering or simply as a refreshing treat to enjoy on your own. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delightful and elegant dessert that will impress your guests and leave them craving m...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 8 red blush apricots
  • 1 ½ cups Prosecco (Italian sparkling white wine)
  • 3 tablespoons pomegranate seeds

Information

  • 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

  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    188 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 6mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 35g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 29g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 10mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 145mg