I am always trying to find ways to use peaches during the summer months. Whether it be grilled, a vegan peach cobbler, or on this occasion granita. At the near by farmers market, I can always find a plentiful amount of fresh, local peaches to take advantage of in the few months that the are in season. As well, living in San Diego, I have a mint plant that grows like a weed in my backyard. This fresh, icy treat will naturally satisfy your sweet tooth on a hot summer day.
Ingredients:
- 4 ripe peaches (1 1/2 pounds) peeled, halved, pitted, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup of water
- 1/4 cup of organic pure cane sugar
- 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 2 teaspoons of finely chopped mint (optional)
Directions:
Puree the peaches, water, sugar, lemon juice, and salt in a blender. Transfer the mixture into 8 inch square baking dish. Freeze for 2 1/2 hours scraping with a fork every hour (should be icy and fluffy). Stir in mint.
Quick Tip: If you plan on keep the granita over a course of time, be sure to re-scrape the granita at least once a day.
*Image courtesy Flickr creative commons.
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Vote no 2. Sounds deliciously refreshing! Thanks for your vote and comment on my Odd One Out post.
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Thank you Veganara!
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Yummy! Voting for it!!!
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Thank you Athenar!
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You're welcome! A granita and a Pop sound really good right now :)
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Vote #8! Sounds like the perfect solution to battle the heat here in the southern United States in the middle of July!
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Thanks Carolyn!
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#8. Your very creative in all this.
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Thank you Susan!
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this recipe makes me all kinds of happy! voted. :) mmmm!
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Thanks BuddhasDelight!
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