Granita is best served right away, but if you're storing it, be sure to keep it in the freezer in a shallow airtight container. When you’re ready to serve it, ...

Pit the cherries and place in a large bowl. Toss in the sugar, orange and cherry liqueurs. Toss and set aside for 30 minutes to give the flavors time to marry.

A granita is a frozen fruit dessert that is so refreshing on a summer day. The ingredients are fresh and simple, no fancy equipment is needed and you can make it with or without booze. If you’re ...

There are so many ways to enjoy a granita. This recipe tells you how to make the icy granita itself, serve it up in hollowed lemons, turn it into a smoother sorbet, and stir it up into Italy’s ...

To a small saucepan, add the lime juice and sugar. Crush the dried peppers in your hands and add to the saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is dissolved.

Using fork, stir granita, mashing any solid parts with back of fork. Freeze until firm, scraping mixture with fork every 30 minutes to form icy crystals. DO AHEAD Granita can be made 3 days ahead.