Meyer Lemon Granita

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   Place the zest, water, mint springs, and agave or sugar in a small, heavy saucepan over medium heat.

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   Stir for about one minute.

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   Remove from the heat, and allow the syrup to cool slightly in the refrigerator.

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   When chilled, strain out the lemon zest and the mint sprigs.

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   Stir the lemon juice into the chilled syrup. Taste to make sure the mixture is not too tart; if it is, add a little more sugar.

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   Pour the mixture into a 9x13-inch shallow baking dish (metal, ceramic, or glass), so the mixture is about an inch deep.

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   Place in the freezer.

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   Every 30 minutes stir with a fork, scraping the crystals down from the side of the dish.

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   When the granita is slightly slushy, but definitely frozen hard, with small firm granules of ice, it's done. It will take 2-3 hours to get to this stage.

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    The granita may be transferred to an airtight container and stored for a couple hours before serving.

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    Remove the granita from the freezer about 10 minutes before serving, so it softens slightly.

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    Serve in dessert bowls or glasses.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.