Watermelon Granita - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 1/4 lb seedless watermelon, rind removed, cut into 1/3 inch pieces
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 tbsp lemon juice
12 sprigs fresh mint

Preparation

Process 2 1/4 lb watermelon until almost smooth.
Combine sugar and 1/3 cup water over medium heat, stirring, for 2 mins, or until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat. Add lemon juice and 6 sprigs of mint. Let cool.
Combine pureed watermelon and syrup. Strain into a 12x8 inch rimmed baking pan. Freeze for 30 mins. Using a fork, scrape into flakes. Repeat process. Freeze for 3 hours, or until set.
Distribute remaining watermelon pieces between chilled serving glasses. Top with granita and remaining mint sprigs.