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Refreshing Watermelon Lime Granita

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A simple, icy, and refreshing homemade summer treat combining juicy watermelon and bright lime juice with a flaky granita texture.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups (900 grams) seedless watermelon, cubed and deseeded if needed
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) freshly squeezed lime juice (from 2–3 medium limes)
  • 1/4 to 1/3 cup (50–65 grams) sugar, adjustable
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) water
  • Pinch of salt (optional)
  • Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Make the simple syrup: In a medium saucepan, combine 1/2 cup (120 ml) water with 1/4 cup (50 grams) sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves completely. Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature (about 15–20 minutes).
  2. Prepare the watermelon: While syrup cools, cut about 6 cups (900 grams) of seedless watermelon into cubes. Add the cubes to your blender or food processor and puree until smooth (about 1–2 minutes). Strain the puree through a fine mesh sieve if you want an ultra-smooth texture, but leaving some pulp is fine.
  3. Mix the granita base: In a large bowl, combine the watermelon puree, cooled simple syrup, and freshly squeezed lime juice. Stir well to combine. Taste and adjust sugar or lime juice if needed.
  4. Freeze initial mixture: Pour the mixture into a shallow, freezer-safe baking dish (about 9×13 inches). Place it in the freezer uncovered.
  5. Scrape as it freezes: After about 45 minutes, check the granita. Use a fork to scrape and break up the ice, mixing it gently back into the center.
  6. Repeat scraping: Return the dish to the freezer and scrape every 30 minutes for about 3 hours until the granita is flaky and granular.
  7. Serve: Scoop into chilled glasses or bowls. Garnish with fresh mint or a thin lime slice if desired. Serve immediately for best texture.

Notes

[‘If granita freezes too solid, let it sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before scraping.’, ‘Adjust scraping frequency depending on your freezer’s power to keep ice crystals fine and prevent a solid block.’, ‘You can prepare the granita a day ahead—just scrape it again before serving.’, ‘Use a shallow dish for faster and more even freezing.’, ‘Dissolve sugar completely in simple syrup to avoid grainy texture.’, ‘Fresh lime juice is essential for best flavor.’, ‘For variations, try swapping lime for lemon or adding fresh berries.’, ‘Adding finely chopped fresh mint before freezing adds extra freshness.’]

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