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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

Serving: 1servingCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 865IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

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

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