Mint Lime Granita Recipe
[Photograph: Carrie Vasios]
This simple, refreshing dessert is a great option if you want a frozen treat but don't have an ice cream maker.
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- Yield:serves 8
- Active time: 20 minutes
- Total time:3 hours, 45 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 cups water
- 5 mint leaves
- 1/2 cup lime juice
Directions
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In a medium saucepan, combine water, mint leaves, and sugar. Turn heat to medium high and stir until sugar has dissolved. Continue to cook until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.*
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Let mixture cool slightly then stir in lime juice. Pour mixture into glass baking dish and put in freezer.
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3.
Every hour or so, scrape mixture with a fork, continuing until frozen, about three and a half hours.
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*You can also make simple syrup without turning on your stove. For directions, see here
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