Sweet Granita With Blackberries, Toasted Almonds, and Mint

Name: Sweet Granita With Rosewater, Blackberries, Toasted Almonds, and Mint
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: Pinch of kosher salt; 1/2 cup plus 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 teaspoon rose water (optional); 6 ounces blackberries (about 1 1/2 cups); 1/3 cup fresh lime juice; 1/4 cup sliced almonds; 1/4 cup torn mint leaves

By Andy Baraghani

May 19, 2016

Sweet Granita With Blackberries Toasted Almonds and Mint

Photo by Alex Lau, Food Styling by Sue Li, Prop Styling by Elizabeth Jaime

Who knew that dessert could be as easy—and refreshing—as combining sugar and water?

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