Description
Watermelon Granita is a refreshing and naturally sweet dessert made with pureed watermelon, lime, and a hint of honey. It’s a light, icy treat perfect for cooling off on hot days.
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh watermelon, cubed and seeded
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup (adjust based on sweetness of watermelon)
1/4 cup water (optional, if needed to adjust consistency)
Instructions
Blend the Watermelon: Place the cubed watermelon into a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth, adding water as needed to adjust consistency.
- Add Lime and Sweetener: Add lime juice and honey (or agave syrup). Blend again until well combined and adjust sweetness to taste.
- Freeze the Mixture: Pour the watermelon mixture into a shallow dish and freeze for 1 hour.
- Create the Granita Texture: After the first hour, use a fork to scrape the mixture. Freeze again for 30-minute intervals for 3-4 hours, scraping after each interval.
- Serve: Fluff the granita one last time with a fork, spoon into glasses, and garnish with mint or lime wedge if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add berries, herbs like mint or basil, or a dash of spice like cayenne or jalapeño.
- Can be made ahead and stored in the freezer for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
