Lavender-Pineapple Granita

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons lavender fresh chopped
• 0.8 cup pineapple juice 
• 0.3 cup sugar 
• 1 cup water 

Equipment

• bowl
• sauce pan
• sieve
• baking pan

Directions

1. Combine the first 4 ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally; remove from heat.
2. Let stand 30 minutes.
3. Strain the lavender mixture through a fine sieve over a bowl, discarding the solids.
4. Pour mixture into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Cover and freeze for 8 hours or until firm.
5. Remove the lavender mixture from freezer, and scrape entire mixture with a fork until fluffy.
6. Garnish with lavender blooms, if desired.