Coffee granita

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Granita is the classic Sicilian sorbet-type ice. I wouldn't bother making this with instant coffee. If you have no other option than instant, then make it double strength.

This is basically a coffee and rum Slush Puppy!

Ingredients

• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 1.5 cups of water
• 2.5 cups of strong coffee
• Splash of rum

Method

1. Mix the sugar and water in a heavy pan, heat until the sugar dissolves.
2. Boil carefully for 5 minutes.
3. Remove from the heat, add the coffee and mix well.
4. Allow to cool then refrigerate until very cold.
5. Add a splash of rum at this stage.
6. Add to your ice-cream maker and process as directed. About 1 hour should be fine for most machines.
7. Freeze in a Lock&Lock type box.

Serving suggestions

To serve, scrape the surface with an Ice-cream scoop, scraping up the ice crystals. Serve in small, chilled dishes.

Variations

Freeze in small amounts, like ice-trays and process to slush in a food processor with a blade. Serve immediately.