Watermelon Granita
Cool down on a hot day with this refreshing and easy-to-make Watermelon Granita, a delightful frozen dessert bursting with natural sweetness and zesty lime flavor. Made with just three simple ingredients—juicy seedless watermelon, granulated sugar, and freshly squeezed lime juice—this recipe is a celebration of summer's most beloved fruit. The granita's signature light, flaky crystals are achieved through a simple freezing-and-scraping technique, resulting in a delightfully icy texture that's as fun to make as it is to eat. Perfect for poolside gatherings, barbecues, or as a light and healthy dessert, this watermelon granita can also be elevated with a handful of fresh mint leaves for a pop of color and flavor. Ready in just 10 minutes of prep and with no cooking required, it’s a quick and impressive treat that's sure to become a warm-weather favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups watermelon (seedless, cubed)
- 0.25 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 4 leaves mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Cut a seedless watermelon into cubes and measure out 6 cups. Place the watermelon cubes in a blender or food processor.
2. Add the granulated sugar and freshly squeezed lime juice to the blender.
3. Blend the mixture until smooth and ensure there are no lumps.
4. Pour the pureed watermelon through a fine mesh strainer into a wide, shallow, freezer-safe dish to remove any pulp. Use a spatula to press the liquid through the strainer if needed.
5. Place the dish in the freezer and let it sit for 30 minutes.
6. After 30 minutes, use a fork to scrape and break up any frozen sections into a slushy texture. Repeat this process every 30 minutes for about 2-3 hours, scraping and fluffing with a fork each time, until the entire mixture turns into light, icy crystals.
7. Once fully frozen and fluffed, serve the granita in chilled bowls or glasses.
8. Garnish with fresh mint leaves, if desired, and enjoy immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
475 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.2 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 13 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 122.3 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 106.9 g | ||
| Protein | 5.6 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 69 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1064 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
