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Watermelon Granita

Watermelon granita is a frozen dessert made by blending ripe watermelon with sugar and lime juice, then freezing and scraping it to create a coarse, icy texture. The process involves pureeing the ingredients and periodically scraping the mixture to form flaky, crystalline ice shards with a vibrant red and pink appearance. The final dish has a refreshing, granular consistency that melts quickly in the mouth.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: none
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups fresh watermelon chunks seeded, ripe
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed preferred

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Freezer
  • Sharp knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Fork or Spatula

Method
 

  1. Gather the watermelon chunks, sugar, and lime juice on the countertop.
    4 cups fresh watermelon chunks
  2. Add the sugar and lime juice to the blender, then pour in the watermelon chunks. Blend until smooth and uniform, about 30 seconds, with a slightly frothy top.
    4 cups fresh watermelon chunks, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons lime juice
  3. Pour the blended mixture into a shallow dish or baking tray, spreading it out evenly.
  4. Place the dish in the freezer. Every 30 minutes, use a fork or spatula to scrape and stir the mixture, breaking up ice crystals into coarse, flaky shards. Repeat this process 3-4 times until the entire mixture is icy and granular.
  5. Once the granita has reached a fluffy, crystalline texture, serve it immediately in glasses or bowls. Garnish with a small lime wedge if desired.