Green Apple-Mint Granita

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   Combine the sugar and 2 cups water in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat.

2. 2

   Cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves, about 4 minutes; transfer to a blender and let cool completely.

3. 3

   Add the mint to the blender and puree until smooth.

4. 4

   Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into an 8-inch-square stainless-steel or glass baking dish.

5. 5

   Finely grate the skin of the apple into the pan (you won't need the rest of the apple), then stir in the lime juice.

6. 6

   Freeze until ice crystals begin forming around the edges, about 45 minutes.

7. 7

   Use a fork to scrape the crystals toward the center of the pan, then continue freezing, scraping every 30 minutes, until frozen, about 4 hours.

8. 8

   Avoid aluminum pans-they can react with the acidic ingredients and produce a metallic taste.

9. 9

   Use stainless steel or glass instead.

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    Photograph by Levi Brown

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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