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Watermelon Granita

A refreshing frozen dessert made from pureed watermelon, perfect for hot summer days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Watermelon Granita Base
  • 4 cups watermelon seedless, cubed
  • 1/4 cup sugar adjust based on sweetness of watermelon
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed

Method
 

Prepare the Watermelon
  1. Place the cubed watermelon in a blender and blend until smooth.
Mix Ingredients
  1. Add sugar and lime juice to the blended watermelon and blend again until well combined.
Freeze the Mixture
  1. Pour the mixture into a shallow dish and place in the freezer.
Scrape and Serve
  1. After 2 hours, use a fork to scrape the mixture to create a fluffy texture. Repeat every 30 minutes until fully frozen.
  2. Scoop into serving bowls and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 180mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 865IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

For added flavor, consider adding a splash of mint or basil to the mixture before freezing.

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