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DIRECTIONS
In a food processor or blender, puree the grapes and sugar until smooth. Pour into a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until mixture has reduced by about one-third, about 15 minutes. Stir in the vodka, lemon juice, basil and salt, then let cool to room temperature.
Pour the mixture into a shallow pan and freeze until hard, 3 to 4 hours. Transfer to a food processor or blender and process until smooth and creamy and lightened in color. Serve immediately. Makes 2 cups.
Ingredients
11/2 pounds (4 cups) black California seedless grapes, washed and stemmed
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons vodka
2 tablespoons lemon juice
8 large basil leaves
Pinch salt
DIRECTIONS
In a food processor or blender, puree the grapes and sugar until smooth. Pour into a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until mixture has reduced by about one-third, about 15 minutes. Stir in the vodka, lemon juice, basil and salt, then let cool to room temperature.
Pour the mixture into a shallow pan and freeze until hard, 3 to 4 hours. Transfer to a food processor or blender and process until smooth and creamy and lightened in color. Serve immediately. Makes 2 cups.
Notes
This is a Vegan recipe
This is a Gluten-free recipe
This is a Vegetarian recipe
This is a Dairy-free recipe
Servings
serves 4
Nutritional Information
Calories 184; Protein 1 g; Carbohydrate 44 g; Fat 0 g; Cholesterol 0 mg; Sodium 151 mg; Fiber 2 g.
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ABOUT California TABLE GRAPES
Californians have been cultivating grapes for more than two centuries. Today, 99 percent of U.S. table grapes are produced in California's warm, dry climate that is ideal for grape growing. With 89 grape varieties grown, California grapes come in three colors—green, red, and black—and are in season from May through January.
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