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White Port and Watermelon Granita





Yields
Makes 12 servings

 3/4 cup sugar
 1 tablespoon shredded lime zest
 6 cups cubed seeded watermelon, divided
 1 cup white port
 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
Step 1
1

In a small saucepan over high heat, bring 1 cup water, sugar, and lime zest to a boil; stir until sugar is dissolved.

Step 2
2

Strain into a blender and add 3 cups cubed seeded watermelon. Whirl until smooth and pour into a 9- by 13-in. metal baking pan. Add 3 more cups watermelon to blender along with port and lime juice; whirl until smooth, add to pan, and mix well.

Step 3
3

Cover and freeze until mixture is beginning to freeze at the edges, about 2 hours. Stir, cover, and freeze until solid, about 6 hours. Just before serving, scrape into soft clumps with a fork. Spoon into chilled glasses or bowls.

Step 4
4

Note: Nutritional analysis is per 1-cup serving.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories106
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.3g1%

Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 3.6mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 21g8%

Dietary Fiber 0.4g2%
Protein 0.5g

* The % Daily Value (DV) 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.