Pineapple and Mint Granita

Directions

1. 1
   Place the pineapple chunks in the food processor and whiz until you have mostly juice.
2. 2
   Strain the pineapple juice through a fine sieve.
3. 3
   This makes around 2 cups (500 ml) of juice.
4. 4
   You can use store-bought pineapple juice if you like, but fresh pineapple is pretty spectacular.
5. 5
   In a heatproof bowl, pour a little boiling water over the mint sprigs.
6. 6
   Remove the sprigs and run immediately under ice-cold water.
7. 7
   Chop the mint finely and stir it into the strained pineapple juice.
8. 8
   Taste and add agave or sugar if you think you should.
9. 9
   Freeze in a shallow metal container for around 2 hours.
10. 10
    Check on it and use a fork to break up what should be shards of icy pineapple mixture.
11. 11
    Once youve broken it up, refreeze again for a few hours.
12. 12
    Using a fork, scrape the granita into glasses and serve.