Habanero granita

[Katherine]

Habanero granita

Those of you who like it hot should try this, especially Jason. The habanero gives it a deceptively attractive peachy color

• 2 c water
  
• 1/2 c sugar
  

juice of 1 lemon

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habanero purée* to taste

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Dissolve sugar in water and lemon juice, heating if neccessary. Add a small amount of habanero puree, chill, and freeze until firm. Turn out on a cutting board, chop fine, and serve in small portions to lovers of hot stuff.

Habanero purée

Remove core and seeds from habanero peppers and cut into pieces. Put in a saucepan with a few tablespoons of water, simmer until quite soft. Puree in the blender or food processor and put through a sieve to remove skins. Store what won't be used in a few days in the freezer.

Keywords: Ice Cream

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