Prickly Pear Granita Recipe | Saveur

Instructions

1. To a large pot, add the prickly pears and fill with cold water. Drain the water, pouring off any dirt or debris, then fill the pot again just to cover. Bring to a gentle simmer and turn off the heat. Set aside to cool for about 10 minutes, then drain the fruit through a fine-mesh strainer. 

2. Set the strainer over a medium bowl and use a wooden spoon to smash and pierce the fruit, letting the juice drain into the bowl. Remove any thick skins from the strainer, then transfer the remaining pulp to a double layer of cheesecloth and squeeze any excess juice through the strainer. You should have about 1½ cups.

3. Transfer the juice to a 6-inch square glass container or baking dish and freeze until solid, about 3 hours. Once frozen, use a fork to scrape into fluffy crystals and serve.