Minted Watermelon Granita

Submitted by Felix4067

"Granitas are easy and a great summer treat."

 

• Ready In: 8hrs 15mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup sugar
• 1⁄3 cup watermelon juice (cut watermelon into chunks and leave in a bowl, juice will collect in bowl)
• 5 cups watermelon, seeded and cut into chunks
• 1⁄4 cup lime juice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 2 teaspoons of fresh mint, chopped

directions

1. Combine sugar and watermelon juice in a small saucepan; bring to a boil.
2. Cook, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves; remove from heat.
3. Place watermelon cubes, lime juice and peppermint extract in a blender; cover and process until smooth, stopping once to scrape down sides.
4. Add sugar mixture to blender; cover and process until blended.
5. Pour mixture into a 9x13-inch pan, cover and freeze at least 8 hours or until firm.
6. Remove mixture from freezer and scrape with a fork until fluffy.
7. Garnish with mint and serve immediately.