Name: Strawberry Granita with Beaujolais
Yield: Makes 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 1 cup sugar; 2 pounds (8 cups) fresh strawberries, hulled, halved; 1 cup Beaujolais or other fruity dry red wine; 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries plus 8 large whole berries for garnish; 1/4 cup Beaujolais or other fruity dry red wine; 3 tablespoons sugar

This simple dessert is completed in the freezer—no ice cream maker required. Feel free to use your favorite red wine in this recipe, but keep in mind that a lighter-style wine (like Beaujolais) will really let the strawberries shine. If you choose a deeper red, such as Merlot or Zinfandel, the strawberry flavor will be less pronounced.

Ingredient tip:

When shopping for strawberries, use your nose. Choose berries with a sweet, fragrant scent. A deep red color doesnt always equate to flavorful, juicy berries, but do avoid any with wilted leaves or white or green areas around the stem.

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