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Watermelon Granita





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Makes 4 servings

Featuring fresh, summertime watermelon, the only other ingredients you need to complete this simple and stunning dessert is sugar, lime rind, watermelon, and lime juice.

Granita




Thomas J. Story
 1 cup sugar
 2 teaspoons grated lime peel
 2 pounds seeded chopped watermelon (about 3 lb. unpeeled)
  About 1 teaspoon lime juice
Step 1
1

In a 1- to 2-quart pan over high heat, combine 1 cup water, sugar, and lime peel and bring to a boil. Let cool, then pour through a fine strainer into a bowl.

Step 2
2

In a blender, whirl watermelon and 1 cup of the lime syrup until smooth. If there are seeds, pour mixture through a fine strainer into a bowl. Stir in the lime juice. Add syrup and/or lime juice to taste (mixture will taste less sweet once frozen).

Step 3
3

Pour purée into an 8-inch square baking pan. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze until mixture has started to freeze at the edges but is still slushy, 2 to 3 hours. Stir the mixture thoroughly, scraping the sides down. Cover and freeze until solid, at least 8 hours.

Step 4
4

To serve, scrape with a fork to make large flakes and spoon into chilled glasses or bowls.

Step 5
5

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 267Calories from Fat 3
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g2%

Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 5.3mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 66g22%

Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Protein 1.4g3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.