Name: Cucumber and mint granita
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 2 cup water; 1/2 cup apple syrup (Nici used the Chantal brand available in supermarkets); 1 Lebanese cucumber, grated; large handful of mint, smacked and chopped

Cucumber and mint granita

Nici Wickes' granita recipe is so easy to make. We can’t think of anything more cooling on a hot day than a combination of icy cold cucumber and mint. It’s the perfect internal air-conditioning!

Makes 3 cup

Prep

10M

Marinate

This recipe first appeared in New Zealand Woman’s Weekly.

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Ingredients

2 cup water

1/2 cup apple syrup (Nici used the Chantal brand available in supermarkets)

1 Lebanese cucumber, grated

large handful of mint, smacked and chopped

Method

1.Mix the water and syrup thoroughly, then add the cucumber and mint, and mix.

2.Pour into a large zip-lock bag (or two) and seal, making sure you leave as little air as possible in the bag. Lie on a tray and freeze for 2-3 hours or until frozen.

3.When ready to eat, use a rolling pin to gently crush before spooning into individual glasses or dishes.