Lemon Ginger Granita

Lighter than ice cream but just as flavorful and refreshing, sorbets and granitas are the perfect escape from summer heat or cleanse your palette between courses during a meal. Here's one of our favorite recipes using Sutter Butte's fresh Lemon Ginger Jam. 

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups water
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 1/2 cups lemon juice
• 1 Tbsp Sutter Buttes Meyer Lemon Ginger Jam

Directions

1. Heat water and sugar in a medium saucepan until sugar is dissolved.
2. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and ginger; chill well.
3. Pour into a 1-quart dish; cover and freeze for 8 hours.
4. Scrape the top with a fork until mixture is slushy.
5. Return to freezer for a least 4 more hours; scrape with a fork again until light and fluffy.
6. Spoon into small dishes and garnish with a small piece of fresh lemon, mint or ginger.