Pineapple Lime Agua Fresca and Granita – Two for One!

In a large food processor, combine pineapple slices, 1/2 cup of the reserved juice, lime zest and lime juice. Pulse until finely pureed. Place a fine strainer over a pitcher. Place pineapple lime puree into strainer and press down on pulp to drain out juice. Reserve the pulp.

For a granita, place the pulp into an 8×8″ baking dish. Whisk in 2 tablespoons of sugar and the remaining 1/2 cup pineapple juice. Place dish into freezer. Every 20 minutes, whisk mixture with a fork, making sure to break up chunks. Repeat process for 1 hour, until a frozen granulated mixture is formed. Whisk again prior to serving.

For agua fresca, add flattened seltzer water and 3 tablespoons of sugar into the pineapple lime juice. Serve chilled over ice, garnished with a lime wedge.

Nutrition info per 1 cup juice: 50 calories, 0 g fat, 0 g protein, 12 g carbohydrates

Nutrition Info per 1/2 cup granita: 93 calories, 0 g fat, 0.5 g protein, 23 g carbohydrates, 1 g fiber