Watermelon Granita

Directions

1. 1
   Process 1kg of the watermelon (reserve remaining watermelon pieces) until almost smooth.
2. 2
   Combine the sugar and 1/3 cup water in a small saucepan and over moderate heat cook and stir for 2 minutes or until sugar dissolves.
3. 3
   Remove from the heat and add juice and half the mint and cool.
4. 4
   Combine pureed watermelon and syrup in a large jug and strain mixture into a 30cm x 30cm (base measurement) slice -an .
5. 5
   Discard any seeds and mint.
6. 6
   Freeze granita for 30 minutes and then using a fork scrape granita into flakes, repeat freezing and scraping process every 30 minutes for 3 hours or until set.
7. 7
   Spoon reserved watermelon pieces into chilled serving glasses and top with granita and remaining mint.