Fresh Blackberry Granita
Yields: 12 servings
 
Ingredients
  • 2 (6-ounce) containers fresh blackberries, rinsed and patted dry
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 5 cups water, divided
  • ΒΌ cup fresh lemon juice
  • Garnish: lemon peel
Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, bring blackberries, sugar, and 1 cup water to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat, and simmer until blackberries are softened, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat, and lightly mash until berries are broken down.
  2. Pour mixture through a fine-mesh sieve, discarding solids. Stir in lemon juice and remaining 4 cups water. Pour mixture into a metal 13x9-inch baking pan, and place in freezer. Scrape surface and edges every 45 minutes until mixture is frozen and no liquid remains, 3 to 4 hours. Garnish with lemon peel, if desired.
Recipe by Louisiana Cookin' at https://louisianacookin.com/fresh-blackberry-granita/