Spiked Peach Limeade Granita

A great treat for the adults from Cooking Light.

• Ready In: 8 hrs
• 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; simmer 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 13 x 9–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.