Spiked Peach Limeade Granita

Cooking Light July 2008. Prep time does not include 8 hours freeze time...If you want you can serve it as a beverage...just skip the freeze and scraping step.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 4  cups water
• 3  cups  peach slices (about 3 medium)
• 1 1⁄3 cups sugar
• 6  mint leaves
• 1 1⁄3 cups fresh lime juice
• 3⁄4 cup rum
•  peach slices (optional)
•  fresh mint sprig (optional)

Directions

1. Combine first 4 ingredients in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; summer for 5 minutes. Cool and discard mint.
2. Place half of peach mixture in a blender; process until smooth. Pour pureed peach mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Combine remaining peach mixture, juice and rum in blender; process until smooth. Add to baking dish.
3. Freeze 8 hours or until firm. Remove mixture from freezer; scrape entire mixture with a fork until fluffy. Serve immediately. Garnish with peach slices and mint sprigs, if desired.