Watermelon Granita Recipe
A refreshing frozen dessert, this granita combines sweet watermelon and tart lime for a simple summer treat.
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Instructions
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Combine watermelon, lime juice, and sugar in a blender; puree until smooth.
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Strain the puree through a fine mesh sieve into a large bowl, pressing to extract all liquid; discard the pulp.
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Pour the strained watermelon juice into a 9x13-inch casserole dish, cover, and freeze for at least 4 hours or until solid.
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Scrape the frozen granita with a fork to form fine crystals.
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Serve, garnished with lime zest or basil if desired.
Nutritional Info (per serving)
Calories:
611 kcal
Carbohydrate:
164 g
Cholesterol:
0 mg
Fiber:
11 g
Protein:
7 g
Saturated Fat:
0 g
Sodium:
15 mg
Sugar:
127 g
Fat:
2 g
Unsaturated Fat:
0 g