Cherry Merlot Granita

This is from Cooking Light, June 2010. I am posting it for safekeeping as I am currently far too preggo to enjoy this treat LOL!

• Ready In: 8 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 8
• Yields: 1/3 cup servings

Ingredients

• 1  cup water
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 1  cup  ice cube
• 1  navel orange
• 1  cup frozen cherries
• 1  cup  merlot

Directions

1. Combine water and sugar in a small pan. Bring to a boil, then simmer 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in ice.
2. Meanwhile, grate rind and squeeze juice from orange to measure 1 T and 1/2 c, respectively.
3. Place cherries and sugar mix in blender, process 1 minute or until pureed. Stir in rind, juice, and merlot and pour all into an 8 x 8 pan. Cover and freeze until firm (about 8 hours).
4. To serve, remove from freezer and scrape with fork until fluffy.