CARROT GRANITA

Directions

1. 1
   Combine the carrot juice and brown sugar, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved.
2. 2
   Refrigerate until cold.
3. 3
   Freeze in 1 or 2 batches in your ice cream machine according to the manufacturers directions.
4. 4
   When finished, the granita will be soft and have the consistency of a sorbet.
5. 5
   Transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze to harden.
6. 6
   To serve, scrape the top of the granita with a heavy ice cream spade or.
7. 7
   scoop, to create shaved ice crystals.
8. 8
   Serve in small chilled dishes.
9. 9
   Variations:.
10. 10
    CARROT APPLE GRANITA Substitute 1 1/2 cups clear apple juice for 1 1/2 cups of the carrot juice.
11. 11
    Proceed with the recipe as directed.
12. 12
    CARROT CRANBERRY GRANITA Substitute 1 1/2 cups cranberry juice for 1 1/2 cups of the carrot juice.
13. 13
    Proceed with the recipe as directed.
14. 14
    CARROT FIRE GRANITA Add 2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce to the carrot juice before freezing.
15. 15
    Proceed with the recipe as directed.