Watermelon, Lime & Mint Granita

Serves 6

INGREDIENTS:

1 medium-sized watermelon

juice and zest of 3 limes

60g caster sugar

2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, finely chopped

METHOD:

1. Place the lime juice and zest, sugar and mint sprigs in a pan over a low / medium heat stirring continuously, until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from the heat and allow to cool completely, discard the mint.

2. In a blender, blend the watermelon until the fruit has broken down. Then pour in the lime and mint cooled syrup and blend for just a few seconds.

3. Using a spatula or wooden spoon, push the watermelon mixture through a fine sieve into a freezer-proof bowl and discard the pips.

4. Cover the bowl and freeze for 4-5 hrs, mixing with a fork every hour to break up and disperse the ice crystals. The mixture should resemble slushy ice.