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Grapevine Ice
Yields approximately 2 cups*
Guilty of over-buying grapes because they were sweet and gorgeous, and now you're stuck with a bunch that's lost that crispy fresh crunch? Try this simple pearl, topped with your favorite cookie or served up with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
* recipe doubles easily
4 cups past peak grapes, rinsed and stem-free
2 Tbsp. super-fine sugar
1 cup water
1 tsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. vodka
Preferred cookware: non-reactive, stainless steel pot
- In a medium size pot, combine all ingredients, except vodka or rum. Cook on medium heat until mixture begins to bubble stirring constantly.
- Reduce heat to low, cover pot, leaving a small air vent.
- Cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and allow mixture to come to room temperature.
- Pour mixture in batches in a food processor fitted with a steel blade (or blender), and puree until smooth.
- Add vodka and blend well with wooden spoon.
Serving Suggestion:
For a sorbet (that’s smooth and creamier than an ice), put ice mixture into an ice cream maker and follow manufacturers directions. Like your sorbet more tart? Add a teaspoon of lemon juice.
For a granita - pour mixture into a glass pan and place in the freezer. Using a fork, stir mixture every 2-3 hours to break up the crystals until the desired texture is achieved.
Prepping Tip: If you don't have super-fine sugar on hand, dissolve 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar in 1/3 cup hot water.
