Cucumber-Chile Granite
["2 (14 oz.) cucumbers, peeled, seeled and cut into 1-inch chunks (3 c.)", "1 fresh jalapeno chile pepper, seeded and cut up*", "2/3 c. sugar", "1/3 c. lemon", "1/4 small cucumber, cut into matchstick-size pieces (optional)"]
["Combine all ingredients except matchstick cucumber pieces, in a food processor or blender. Cover and process or blend until nearly smooth. Press mixture through a fine mesh strainer, 1/3 at a time, holding strainer over bowl to catch juices (you should have about 1 2/3 cups strained juices). Discard solids. Transfer strained juices to a 2-quart square baking dish. Cover and freeze for 3 to 4 hours or until firmly frozen. Break up frozen mixture. Transfer mixture to a chilled large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until slushy, but not melted. Return to baking dish. Cover and freeze for 2 to 3 hours or until firm."]
["cucumbers", "chile pepper", "sugar", "lemon", "cucumber"]