Pineapple Jalapeno Granita

Jalapeños are the most popular chile peppers in the US. This is probably due to the availability and versatility of the chile. Jalapeños have a balanced combination of flavor and heat. The demand for these have caused breeders to develop a broad range of varieties.

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Yields 8 Servings

Ingredients

 

  • 1 c. water
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1 jalapeno, halved (don’t discard the seeds)
  • 1 lb. pineapple, peeled and diced
  • juice from 1 lime
  • 1/2 tsp. salt

Instructions

 

  • Combine the water, sugar, and jalapeno in a small saucepan and cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. When the mixture comes to a boil, lower heat and simmer for 5 minutes more. Cool mixture to room temperature and then strain through a fine-mesh sieve.
  • Add pineapple, lime juice, salt, and sugar mixture to a food processor and process until smooth. Pour mixture into 9 x 13 inch baking pan. Freeze until ice forms around the edges. Stir with a fork and return to the freezer–repeat every 20-30 minutes until granita is completely frozen. Use a fork to scape the granita into fluffy crystals and serve.

Recipe from Oh My Veggies, 2014