Peach Limeade Granita

Ingredients

• 1.3 cups juice of lime fresh ( 12 limes)
• 6  mint leaves 
• 3 cups peaches whole unpeeled ( 1 pound peaches)
• 1.3 cups sugar 
• 4 cups water 

Equipment

• sauce pan
• blender
• baking pan

Directions

1. Combine 4 cups water and next 3 ingredients (through mint leaves) in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Cool 40 minutes.
2. Remove and discard mint.
3. Place half of peach mixture in a blender; process until smooth.
4. Pour pureed peach mixture into a 13 x 9-inch glass or ceramic baking dish.
5. Combine remaining peach mixture and lime juice in blender; process until smooth.
6. Add to baking dish.
7. Freeze until partially frozen (about 2 hours). Scrape with a fork, crushing any lumps. Freeze, scraping with a fork every 45 minutes, 1 1/2 hours, or until completely frozen. Scoop into dessert dishes, and garnish with peach slices and mint sprigs, if desired.