- Nut Processor or Blender: Grinding nuts into almond milk; options include OXO Breeze Mini Food Chopper and Hamilton Beach 12-Cup Cuisinart Hand Blender.
- Fine Sieve: Straining ground almond mixture, removing large particles; example includes Oxo Commercial Stainless Steel Strainer with Adjustable Wire Mesh Funnel.
- Ice Cube Trays: Freezing the almond milk granita; AmazonBasics set recommended for convenience and ease of use.
- Silicone Spatulas: Mixing and scraping mixture into molds; Wilton 9-Inch Paddle Spatula Set popular among baking enthusiasts.
- Airtight Storage Containers: Storing homemade almond milk or prepared granita ingredients; BPA Free Food Grade Glass Tupperware with Locking Lids from AmazonBasics.
- Double Boiler (Saucepan and Heatproof Bowl): Gently heating the almond milk if needed; KitchenAid Stainless Steel Combination Sauce Pan & Cookie Sheet Set.
- Freezer-Safe Measuring Cups: Portioning out ingredients before freezing; measuring cups designed for use in freezers from Amazon.
- Ice Cream Scraper or Wooden Spoon (Optional): Achieving smoother granita texture when frozen and served; wooden spoon as a substitute if no scraper is available.
1/3 cup almond paste (3 1/2 ounces; preferably Caffè Sicilia brand)
2 tablespoons sugar
2 cups bottled spring water (not carbonated)
Accompaniments: warm brioche; espresso
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