Description
Cool down with this refreshing Watermelon Granita, a light and icy treat perfect for hot summer days. Made with fresh watermelon, zesty lime juice, and a touch of sugar, this granita is easy to whip up and sure to impress.
Ingredients
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Ingredients for Watermelon Granita:
- 1/2 whole Seedless Watermelon, Cut Into Chunks (rind Discarded) (about 8 Cups Of Chunks)
- 2 whole Limes, Juiced
- 1/3 cup Sugar
Instructions
- Blend the Ingredients: Place half the watermelon, half the lime juice, and half the sugar in a blender. Process until smooth, then pour into a separate bowl.
- Repeat Blending: Repeat with the other half of the ingredients. Pour into the same bowl as the first batch.
- Freeze and Scrape: Transfer the mixture to a 9 x 13 baking dish. Freeze for two to three hours, then lightly scrape the top frozen layer. Return to the freezer, scraping occasionally until the entire mixture is shaved.
- Serve: Store covered in plastic wrap until serving. Serve in pretty glasses with a twist of lime.
Notes
- If using a regular watermelon with black seeds, blend the watermelon first and strain to remove seeds before following the recipe.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 90 kcal
- Sugar: Approx. 17g
- Sodium: Approx. 1mg
- Fat: Approx. 0.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 23g
- Fiber: Approx. 1g
- Protein: Approx. 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg