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Watermelon Granita

A refreshing frozen dessert made from pureed watermelon, perfect for hot summer days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups watermelon seedless, cubed
  • 1/4 cup sugar adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed

Method
 

  1. Blend the watermelon cubes until smooth.
  2. Strain the watermelon puree through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl.
  3. Stir in sugar and lime juice until dissolved.
  4. Pour the mixture into a shallow dish and freeze for about 2 hours.
  5. Every 30 minutes, scrape the mixture with a fork to create a fluffy texture.
  6. Once fully frozen, serve in bowls or cups.

NUTRITION INFORMATION:

Serving: 1 serving Calories: 80cal (4%) Carbohydrates: 21g (7%) Protein: 1g (2%) Fat: 0g (0%) Saturated Fat: 0g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g Monounsaturated Fat: 0g Trans Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 0mg (0%) Sodium: 1mg (0%) Potassium: 180mg (5%) Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 18g (36%) Vitamin A: 865IU (17%) Vitamin C: 12mg (15%) Calcium: 18mg (2%) Iron: 0.3mg (2%)
Keywords: frozen dessert, granita, watermelon

Notes

This granita can be made a day in advance and stored in the freezer.

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