Prickly pear and orange blossom granita

Zest and juice the citrus fruit.

Combine the sugar, water, citrus zest and juice in a small pot. Simmer for 5 minutes until the sugar has dissolved.

While wearing gloves, slice off the tops and ends of the prickly pears. Using a knife, slice down one side of the fruit. Pull the peel back from the flesh. Roughly chop the fruit.

Place the fruit in a blender along with the citrus syrup and orange blossom water. Blitz until smooth. Strain through a fine sieve to remove the seeds. Pour the mixture into a large flat tray.

Freeze for at least 45 minutes before using a fork to scrape the frozen mixture in long strokes. Return to the freezer for 30 minutes before scraping again. Repeat this process a few times until you reach your desired consistency.

Serve the granita in cups or dessert glasses.