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Refreshing Watermelon Granita Recipe Easy Homemade Mint Lime Zest Dessert

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A quick and easy frozen treat combining sweet watermelon, fresh mint, and bright lime zest for a refreshing summer dessert that requires no special equipment.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups (600g) seedless watermelon, cubed and chilled
  • 1/4 cup (10g) fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
  • Zest from 1 medium lime (about 1 tsp)
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) fresh lime juice
  • 1/3 cup (65g) granulated sugar
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Cut about 4 cups (600g) of seedless watermelon into small cubes, removing any seeds.
  2. Place watermelon cubes in a blender or food processor and pulse until smooth but not watery, keeping some texture if preferred (about 2-3 minutes).
  3. In a small bowl, combine 1/3 cup (65g) granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons (30ml) fresh lime juice, 1 teaspoon fresh lime zest, and a pinch of salt. Stir until sugar begins to dissolve (about 2 minutes).
  4. Pour the lime-sugar mixture into the watermelon puree and stir to combine thoroughly.
  5. Gently fold in the finely chopped 1/4 cup (10g) fresh mint leaves. Taste and adjust sweetness or lime juice if needed.
  6. Pour the mixture into a shallow 9×13-inch (23×33 cm) baking dish and spread evenly.
  7. Place uncovered in the freezer for about 1 hour.
  8. After 1 hour, scrape and fluff the icy edges with a fork, breaking up large ice chunks. Return to freezer.
  9. Scrape the granita every 30 minutes for the next 2 hours to create delicate ice crystals, totaling about 3 hours freezing time.
  10. Once fluffy and frozen, scoop into chilled glasses or bowls and garnish with a mint sprig and lime slice or zest curls.

Notes

Do not skip scraping every 30 minutes to keep granita light and flaky. Use ripe watermelon for best flavor. Avoid white pith when zesting lime. Fresh mint is preferred over dried for best flavor. You can substitute mint with basil or add ginger for variations. For a boozy twist, stir in vodka or rum after blending. Store leftovers covered in freezer up to 3 days and scrape before serving.

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