Cherry Merlot Granita

This is from cooking light, june 2010. I am posting it for safekeeping as i am currently far too preggo to enjoy this treat lol!!

Combine water and sugar in a small pan.

Bring to a boil , then simmer 3 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in ice.

Meanwhile , grate rind and squeeze juice from orange to measure 1 t and 1 / 2 c , respectively.

Place cherries and sugar mix in blender , process 1 minute or until pureed.

Stir in rind , juice , and merlot and pour all into an 8 x 8 pan.

Cover and freeze until firm.

To serve , remove from freezer and scrape with fork until fluffy.

water, sugar, ice cube, navel orange, frozen cherries, merlot