Minted Watermelon Granita

• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup watermelon juice or water
• 6 cups seeded watermelon cubes
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint

1. Combine sugar and watermelon juice in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves.
2. Place watermelon cubes, lime juice, and peppermint in container of an electric blender; cover and process until smooth, stopping once to scrape down sides. Add sugar mixture; cover and process until blended. Pour mixture into a 13- x 9-inch pan; cover and freeze at least 8 hours or until firm.
3. Remove mixture from freezer, and scrape entire mixture with tines of a fork until fluffy. Toss mint into granita; serve immediately.
4. The granita may be frozen in an airtight freezer-safe container for up to 1 month.
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sugar, watermelon juice, seeded watermelon cubes, lime juice, peppermint, fresh mint

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