Apple Mint Granita
Created at the suggestion of sharon123 during the zaar world tour 4. Does not count freezing and cooling time.
Steps
Mix apple juice and mint leaves and allow to combine overnight in refrigerator.
Strain mint leaves out of apple juice.
Place a shallow metal pan in freezer.
In a nonreactive saucepan , combine applesauce , mint flavored apple juice , sugar , lemon juice and salt.
Bring to a boil , then simmer uncovered about 20 minutes.
Cool to room temperature.
Pour apple mixture into chilled pan.
Return to freezer.
Stir every 20 minutes until it thickens into coarse crystals , about 1 hour.
Stir granita and mound into small cups.
Serve immediately.
Ingredients
unsweetened apple juice, mint leaves, unsweetened applesauce, sugar, lemon juice, salt