Recipe: POM Wonderful pomegranate granita

Ripe, round pomegranates hang from trees all around Los Angeles these days, one of the sure signs of fall in southern California. Pomegranate seeds make a fine addition to salads and a healthy snack on their own, but pomegranate juice - ruby red,more tart than sweet, rich in antioxidants - has unlimited potential as an ingredient in both sweet and savory recipes. Fresh California pomegranate juice is available at local farmers' markets and sells in supermarkets under the POM Wonderful brand.

This granita, made with POM Wonderful 100 percent pomegranate juice, makes a light and refreshing end to a hearty meal, particularly for the holidays.

More refreshing desserts: Hungarian sour cherry soup * Black grape granita * Cherry cobbler

POM Wonderful pomegranate granita

• 8 ounces POM Wonderful 100 percent pomegranate juice
• 1/4 cup superfine sugar
• juice of 1/2 lime

Whisk together the juices and sugar. Pour into a shallow metal baking dish and place in the freezer. Every 20 minutes, remove the dish from the freezer, scrape the ice crystals from the side and bottom of the pan, and return to the freezer. The granita will go from liquid to slushy to snowy; the whole process will take about 2 hours. When the granita has the texture of soft snow, move to a container and store in the freezer. Fluff and scrape with a fork before serving.