Piña Colada Granita

Ingredients

• 1 (8-ounce) can pineapple chunks in juice, undrained
• 3 cups pineapple juice
• 1/2 cup cream of coconut
• 1/3 cup dark rum
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon coconut extract
• Mint sprigs (optional)

Preparation

1. Place pineapple chunks in a blender or food processor, and process until smooth. Combine the pineapple purée, 3 cups pineapple juice, and next 4 ingredients (pineapple juice through coconut extract) in a large bowl. Pour mixture into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish; cover and freeze at least 8 hours or until firm.
2. Remove the frozen pineapple mixture from the freezer. Scrape the entire mixture with a fork until fluffy. Spoon the mixture into a freezer-safe container; cover and freeze up to 1 month. Garnish with mint sprigs, if desired.