The Steps
Heat all of the ingredients over medium heat until the preserves and sugar are completely dissolved. Remove from the stove. While over the pot is hot, steep with the cinnamon stick for ten minutes. If you used the wine and want a less alcoholic bite: 1. Use better red wine. 2. Bring the mixture to a low boil for 3-4 minutes.
Freeze mixture for 5 hours or more in a wide container. You need the container to be wide because you will scrape the frozen treat to make the granita. I have used a metal spatula and a thick-tined metal fork to shave the ice. The fork worked the best to make the icy snow. Now scrape that ice. Scrape like you mean it, as if it’s stopping you from finishing your book.
One you’ve made snow of the concoction, it’s time to fill a glass. I’m partial to martini glasses with their wide openings. This type of stemware seems made for a spoon to dip inside and scoop the frosty goodness. Whatever glass you choose, you will have your best results by chilling it. I stick mine in the freezer three to four hours prior to serving.
Add the scraped granita to your chilled glass. Top with the chopped fresh figs, then enjoy this treat. You will love this cold slushy to cool down as you reading about Devon and Felicity’s hi-jinx in the ice house underworld.