Refreshing Watermelon Granita
Dive into a cool and invigorating watermelon granita that is not only delicious but also low in sugar. This icy treat is bursting with the natural sweetness of juicy watermelon and enhanced with a hint of mint. Perfect for those hot summer days or as a light and refreshing dessert for any occasion.
ingredients
- 1 small seedless watermelon (about 4 lbs), cut into chunks
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped
steps
- 1.
In a blender, puree the watermelon chunks until smooth.
- 2.
Pour the puree into a large baking dish.
- 3.
Stir in lime juice, honey, and chopped mint leaves.
- 4.
Place the dish in the freezer and let it freeze for about an hour.
- 5.
Using a fork, scrape the icy mixture to break any crystals that have formed.
- 6.
Return to the freezer and repeat the scraping process every 30 minutes for about 3-4 hours, or until the mixture is fully frozen and resembles a slushy texture.
- 7.
Once fully frozen, serve the watermelon granita in chilled glasses and garnish with fresh mint leaves.
- 8.
Enjoy the refreshing and naturally sweet taste!
