Minted Lemon Granita
1/3 C. sugar
1 C. fresh lemon juice
1 C. packed fresh mint leaves, rinsed and spun dry
In a saucepan combine the sugar and the lemon juice, bring the mixture to a boil, stirring until the sugar is dissolved, and let the syrup cool. In a blender or food processor puree the mint with the syrup, transfer the mixture to 2 metal ice-cube trays without dividers or a shallow metal pan, and freeze it, stirring and crushing the lumps with a fork every 30 minutes, for 2 to 3 hours, or until it is firm but not frozen solid. Scrape the granita with a fork to lighten the texture and serve it in chilled goblets.
Yield: 6 servings
Serving Size: 1/2 C.
Calories: 58
Fat: 0g
Fiber: trace