This cherry lemon granita is an easy, refreshing summer treat that’s super simple to make at home.
As if there weren’t enough reasons to love summer already (flip flops, heat waves, swimming pools, tank tops, tans…need I go on?) sinfully sweet, juicy (and cheap!) fruit comes along right in the height of it. Fruit that tastes so close to perfection it can easily pass as dessert all by itself.
Doctor it up a bit, freeze it and scoop it into a bowl and you have the most refreshing way to cool down after a long hot day outside (or in front of your computer if you’re one of the unlucky ones working this week).
Adding vodka might be necessary in that case.
Live it up, it’s Friday.
Cherry Lemon Granita
Ingredients
- 2 cups cherries, pitted (frozen is ok too)
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon agave
- 2-4 tablespoons vodka, optional
Instructions
- Place cherries in a food processor and pulse until almost pureed. A few chunks is ok.
- In a small bowl combine lemon, agave and vodka if using with a whisk.
- Add cherries to bowl and stir together.
- Pour mixture into a shallow metal dish or pan.
- Freeze for 1.5 hours scraping with a fork every 15-20 minutes.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Gina Matsoukas is an AP syndicated writer. She is the founder, photographer and recipe developer of Running to the Kitchen — a food website focused on providing healthy, wholesome recipes using fresh and seasonal ingredients. Her work has been featured in numerous media outlets both digital and print, including MSN, Huffington post, Buzzfeed, Women’s Health and Food Network.
STUNNING! and totally a good reason for me to go to the store today…i need some lemons & cherries!
I assume you have the vodka already then? ;) haha
I love how cherries are finally in season and not $15 a pound! Plus you always get to sample them at Whole Foods : )
Amen. Happy Friday!!
This sounds so perfect & refreshing. I especially love the boozy option!
Vodka is a must. This looks awesome!
haha LOVE IT! although I think if you’re one of the unlucky ones who are working right now vodka may just have to wait.
I am so cherry obsessed right now – this looks amazing!
Oh my geeze… This looks so good. I say yes!! And definitely adding the vodka!
This looks so refreshing! I love it!
Ohhh this looks good! Dam, I ate all my cherries yesterday! Going to bookmark your recipe! Happy Friday!