Peach and Mint Granita
User Reviews
4.9
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Additional Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Course
Drinks
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Cuisine
American, International
Peach and Mint Granita
Description
The preparation begins by heating sugar and water to create a simple syrup, then adding thinly sliced peaches for a quick cooking to soften the fruit. After removing from heat, finely chopped fresh mint is stirred in once the mixture has begun to chill. The peach mixture is pureed until smooth and placed in a shallow dish for freezing. Every 30 minutes, the mixture is scraped with a fork to break up ice crystals and encourage a flaky granita texture.
The mint adds a subtle brightness that complements the peach’s sweet and slightly tart flavor. The freezing and scraping technique results in coarse ice crystals that give a distinctive granular structure typical of granita. This frozen treat can be presented elegantly in martini glasses for dessert or shot glasses as a palate cleanser.
Optionally, peach schnapps may be added in place of some water without cooking off the alcohol, introducing a mild boozy kick. The dessert is suitable for warm weather or after rich meals as a fresh, cooling finish.
Ingredients
- 4 peaches peeled, pitted
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1/3 cup water
- 14 mint leaves
Instructions
- Place the sugar and water in a saucepan put on medium heat for approx 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile slice the peaches into thin slices and ad to the saucepan and cook a further 1 minute, and remove from the heat.
- Pick the leaves off the stalks of mint and chop finely using a sharp knife to prevent bruising.
- Puree the peach and sugar mix in a blender or processor, once smooth pour into a relatively shallow freezer proof dish or tray, place in freezer and leave for 15 minutes, add the mint and stir with a fork.
- Replace to freezer and continue to scrape with fork every 30 minutes or so to ensure even crystals.
- I like to add a little peach schnapps in place of some of the water, (but I don’t cook the alcohol off, another trick for happier guests, sshh!).
- Serve in a martini glass as a dessert, or shot glasses as a palette cleanser.
Notes
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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