Coffee-Bean Granita

Ingredients

• 4 cups water
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 1/2 cups whole coffee beans (about 6 ounces)
• 1/4 cup coffee liqueur (such as Tia Maria or Kahlùa)

Steps

1. Combine 4 cups water and sugar in large saucepan. Bring to boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Boil 3 minutes. Stir in coffee beans; boil 2 minutes. Remove pan from heat; cover and let steep until mixture is cool, about 3 hours. Strain liquid into 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish; discard coffee beans in strainer. Add coffee liqueur to liquid in dish; stir to blend. Freeze until firm, stirring every 45 minutes, about 5 hours. DO AHEAD Can be prepared 3 days ahead. Cover and keep frozen.
2. Before serving, scrape surface of granita with fork until crystals form. Using ice cream scoop, scoop out granita and serve.