Minted Watermelon Granita

Granitas are easy and a great summer treat.

• Ready In: 8 hrs 15 mins
• 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.