Summertime Soy Granita - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 1/2 cups vanilla-flavored soymilk
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
mint sprig (optional)

Preparation

Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, and cook 1 minute or until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and whisk in vanilla, cinnamon and soy milk.
Cool mixture completely; pour into an 8-inch square baking dish. Cover and freeze at least 8 hours or until firm.
Remove from freezer; scrape entire mixture with a fork until fluffy. Spoon into a freezer-safe container; cover and freeze for up to 1 month. When ready to serve, scoop into dessert cups, sprinkle with almonds and garnish with mint sprigs.