Fresh Berry Granita

• 6 cups assorted fresh berries, such as blueberries and raspberries, plus more for garnish
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 13 cup fresh orange juice
• 6 sprigs fresh mint, plus more for garnish
• 2 tsp. orange zest

1. Puree berries and 1/4 cup water in food processor until smooth.
2. Strain puree through fine mesh strainer.
3. Discard seeds and solids, and set aside.
4. In medium saucepan, bring sugar, 1/2 cup water, orange juice, mint and orange zest to a boil over high heat.
5. Reduce heat to medium, and stir until sugar dissolves.
6. Simmer 7 minutes, or until mixture is reduced to a syrup.
7. Remove from heat, and discard mint.
8. Stir syrup into berry puree.
9. Pour into 8x8-inch pan or baking dish.
10. Cover and freeze overnight.
11. Using a fork, scrape granita into flakes.
12. Garnish with mint and fresh berries, and serve.

fresh berries, sugar, orange juice, mint, orange zest

Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/fresh-berry-granita/ (may not work)