Lunch: Cranberry-Jalapeño Granita

Recipe by Laura Zapalowski Finish off the evening with a spicy-sweet iced dessert featured cranberry juice, mint, jalapeño pepper, and fresh lime juice. The complex flavors make this an adult favorite that can be enjoyed year round. Use low-calorie cranb

Ingredients

2 cups cranberry juice cocktail
1/3 cup sugar
4 (5-inch) mint sprigs (about 1/2 ounce)
1 jalapeño pepper, sliced
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Instructions

Combine first 4 ingredients in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover and remove from heat; let stand 15 minutes. Strain cranberry mixture through a fine mesh sieve into an 11 x 7-inch baking dish; discard solids. Cool to room temperature; stir in lime juice. Cover and freeze for about 45 minutes. Stir cranberry mixture every 45 minutes until completely frozen (about 3 hours). Remove mixture from freezer; scrape entire mixture with a fork until fluffy.

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