Watermelon Granita Sweet Summer Bliss (Printable Version)

Light, icy watermelon treat with lime and mint. Perfect for hot summer days.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 5 cups seedless watermelon, cubed

02 - Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons)

03 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar

04 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, finely chopped

01 - Place watermelon cubes in a blender. Add lime juice and sugar. Blend until very smooth.

02 - Taste and adjust sweetness, adding more sugar if desired. If using, stir in chopped mint.

03 - Pour the mixture into a shallow, freezer-safe baking dish, spreading evenly. Freeze for about 90 minutes.

04 - Using a fork, scrape the surface to break up any ice crystals.

05 - Return to the freezer. Every 30 minutes, scrape thoroughly with a fork, repeating for 3-4 hours, until the mixture is light and fluffy.

06 - Serve granita in chilled glasses or bowls. Garnish with extra mint or lime zest if desired.

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This tastes like pure summer captured in a cup, with that intense watermelon flavor that only comes from using perfectly ripe fruit
It is the make ahead dessert that saves you every single time, ready whenever you need something impressive but effortless

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I learned the hard way that skipping the sugar makes a solid ice block you cannot scrape, so do not try to make it healthier by leaving it out
Shallow dishes freeze faster and more evenly than deep containers, which is why a 9x13 pan works so much better than a bowl

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Use the ripest watermelon you can find, it makes all the difference in final flavor
If you want it extra smooth, strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve before freezing