Açaí and Pomegranate Granita

Eat dessert and grow younger? Antioxidant-rich açaí berries from South America blend with vitamin-packed pomegranate in this sophisticated frozen dessert that may have anti-aging properties

• Garnish the granita according to your fancy
• At The Ranch, kumquat trees grow in abundance so we like to add a zesty pop of color and tart flavor; pomegranate seeds are pretty and tasty, too
• For a really decadent (but still good for you!) treat, try drizzling the dessert with a little coconut milk.

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 (3.5-ounce) package frozen açaí puree, such as Sambazon or Amafruits, thawed
• 1 cup pomegranate juice
• 2 tablespoons raw agave nectar
• About 8 tablespoons canned unsweetened coconut milk (optional)
• Pomegranate seeds, for garnish (optional)
• Sliced kumquats, for garnish (optional)

In a medium bowl, stir the açaí puree, pomegranate juice, and agave nectar to blend

• Pour the açaí mixture into an 8½ by 4½-inch loaf pan
• Freeze until slushy, about 1 hour; stir with a fork
• Return the granita to the freezer and freeze until firm, stirring once or twice along the way, about 40 minutes more
• (The granita can be made up to 1 week ahead; cover tightly with one layer of plastic wrap and store in the freezer.)

When you’re ready to serve, use a fork or a grapefruit spoon to scrape the surface of the granita, creating icy flakes

• Spoon into bowls; do not pack
• If desired, drizzle the granita with the coconut milk, and garnish with the pomegranate seeds and kumquat slices.

Each serving (without coconut milk) 84 calories (kcal)

Each serving (with coconut milk) 139 calories (kcal)

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