Name: Watermelon granita recipe
Prep time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: Serves: 4–6
Ingredients: 1 small watermelon, peeled, deseeded and cubed (about 1kg/2¼lb prepared weight); 4 tbsps caster sugar; Juice of 2 limes; Pinch of salt

By GoodtoKnow

published 10 August 2012

in Recipes

This watermelon granita is so refreshing and easy to make. Perfect for enjoying in the summer sun with family and friends. Get creative with this delicious dessert

Ingredients

1 small watermelon, peeled, deseeded and cubed (about 1kg/2¼lb prepared weight)
4 tbsps caster sugar
Juice of 2 limes
Pinch of salt

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Method

Purée the watermelon in a food processor, or a blender, then stir in the sugar, lime juice and salt. Pour the mixture into a freezer container and put it in the freezer until ice crystals start to form.
Remove from the freezer and mix it well to break up the ice crystals, then return it to the freezer. Keep repeating the stirring process while it’s freezing, so that you have a mass of snowtextured ice. Scoop the granita and serve.

Top Tip for making Watermelon granita

If the granita goes solid, remove from freezer and allow to soften. Scrape it with a knife to give the snow-like texture.

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