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7) Pineapple and mint granita

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups fresh pineapple chunks about 1 medium pineapple
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

Method
 

  1. Blend pineapple, sugar, water, and lime juice until smooth. Scrape down the sides as needed.
  2. Stir in chopped mint. Taste and add 1 tablespoon more sugar if too tart.
  3. Pour mixture into a shallow metal pan. Spread it thin so it freezes fast.
  4. Freeze 30 minutes, then scrape with a fork to loosen crystals.
  5. Repeat scraping every 30 minutes, three to four times, until flaky and frozen.
  6. Serve in small bowls and top with a mint leaf.