Recipes Pineapple Granita with Chile and Mint Be the first to rate & review! Melissa Rubel's refreshing mint-inflected granita is super easy since it's made with canned pineapple juice.Plus: More Dessert Recipes and Tips By Melissa Rubel Jacobson Updated on December 7, 2015 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Active Time: 15 mins Total Time: 4 hrs 45 mins Yield: 8 Ingredients One 46-ounce can pineapple juice (5 3/4 cups) 1/3 cup sugar 8 mint sprigs, plus 2 tablespoons finely chopped mint 2 small Thai red chiles—1 coarsely chopped, 1 seeded and minced Salt Directions In a large saucepan, combine the pineapple juice with the sugar, mint sprigs, coarsely chopped chile and a pinch of salt. Simmer over moderately high heat, stirring, until the sugar has dissolved, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand for 30 minutes to cool slightly. Strain the pineapple juice into a 9-by-13-inch glass baking dish. Stir in the chopped mint and the minced chile. Freeze until the mixture is icy around the edges, about 1 hour. Using a fork, scrape the icy shards into the center. Continue to freeze, stirring occasionally, until icy throughout, about 3 hours longer. Scoop the granita into bowls and serve. Rate it Print