Looking for another idea on how to incorporate cranberries into your holiday menu? This Holiday Cranberry Granita is a light dessert option after a heavy holiday meal! The granita is tart, sweet, and with a touch of cinnamon, it promises to bring all the warm spices reminiscent of the holiday season.
In a blender or food processor, add all of the ingredients and blend until the cranberries are completely blended and pureed.
10 ounces fresh or frozen cranberries, 1 cup sparkling water, 1/4 cup pure maple syrup, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 pinch salt
Pour the cranberry mixture into a freezer safe dish, such as a small casserole dish or baking dish. Freeze for 30 minutes.
Remove the granita from the freezer. The edges and the top should have started to freeze. Scrape the mixture with a fork and freeze again. This creates the slushy granita texture. Repeat this process every 30 minutes for up to 4 hours. The granita is ready when it is completely frozen with a flaky texture.
Fluff the granita one final time before serving. Using a small cookie scoop or fork, scoop the granita into serving dishes. Garnish with sugar-covered cranberries and enjoy!