Strawberry and Plum Wine Granita
 

6 Servings

1 cup boiling hot water

¾ cup sugar

1 pound strawberries, rinsed and hulled 

1 cup plum wine

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1. Stir the hot water with the sugar in a mixing bowl until the sugar dissolves to make a syrup.

2. Cut the strawberries in half and place in the bowl of a food processor. Blend until smooth. Add the syrup, plum wine, and lemon juice and continue processing. 

3. Pour the mixture into a 13x9x2-inch non-aluminum or glass baking pan. Freeze for about 1 ½ hours. Using a fork, stir the icy portions into the middle of the pan. Continue freezing for about 30 minutes. Using a fork. Scrape the granits into flaky crystals, spoon into bowls, and serve. To keep in the freezer for at least 1 ½ weeks, cover securely with plastic wrap.