Spiked Peach Limeade Granita

By BARBIE

Ingredients

• 4 cups water
• 3 cups sliced peeled peaches (about 3 medium)
• 1 1/3 cups sugar
• 6 mint leaves
• 1 1/3 cups sugar
• 3/4 cup rum
• Peach slices (optional)
• Fresh mint (optional)

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

Combine 4 cups water, peaches, sugar, and mint leaves in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 5 minutes. Cool and discard mint.

Place half of peach mixture in a blender; process until smooth. Pour the pureed peach mixture into a 13 * 9 inch baking dish. Combine remaining peach mixture, juice, and rum in blender; process until smooth. Add to baking dish.

Freeze 8 hours or until firm. Remove mixture from freezer; scrape entire mixture with a fork until fluffy. Garnish with peach slices and mint sprigs, if desired. Serve immediately.