Pineapple and Mint Granita

1. 1

   Place the pineapple chunks in the food processor and whiz until you have mostly juice.

2. 2

   Strain the pineapple juice through a fine sieve.

3. 3

   This makes around 2 cups (500 ml) of juice.

4. 4

   You can use store-bought pineapple juice if you like, but fresh pineapple is pretty spectacular.

5. 5

   In a heatproof bowl, pour a little boiling water over the mint sprigs.

6. 6

   Remove the sprigs and run immediately under ice-cold water.

7. 7

   Chop the mint finely and stir it into the strained pineapple juice.

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   Taste and add agave or sugar if you think you should.

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   Freeze in a shallow metal container for around 2 hours.

10. 10

    Check on it and use a fork to break up what should be shards of icy pineapple mixture.

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    Once youve broken it up, refreeze again for a few hours.

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    Using a fork, scrape the granita into glasses and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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