This was delicious, and extremely easy! I had lots of watermelon and limes in the kitchen, and this was a perfect summertime treat. I followed the directions exactly, but I think we will probably get 8 servings from ours. Highly recommended--we will definitely make this again.
Watermelon and Lime Granita
Make this in a spare moment on the weekend, then serve later in the week for a no-fuss dessert.
Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 1/2 cup)
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 100
- Calories from fat: 2%
- Fat: 0.2g
- Saturated fat: 0.0g
- Monounsaturated fat: 0.0g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1g
- Protein: 0.7g
- Carbohydrate: 26g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0.0mg
- Iron: 0.3mg
- Sodium: 2mg
- Calcium: 11mg
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 4 cups cubed seedless watermelon
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (about 5 limes)
- Lime wedges (optional)
Preparation
- Place sugar and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Place sugar mixture in a small bowl; cool 10 minutes. Cover and chill at least 30 minutes.
- Place sugar mixture, watermelon, and juice in a blender; process until smooth. Pour watermelon mixture into an 11 x 7-inch baking dish; cover and freeze 3 hours. Stir well. Cover and freeze at least 2 hours or overnight. Remove mixture from freezer, and let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes. Scrape the entire mixture with a fork until fluffy. Serve with lime wedges, if desired.
Watermelon and Lime Granita Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Desserts, Ice Cream/Sherbet
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining, Freezable, Make-Ahead, 5 Ingredients or Less
- CUISINE: Italian
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Fruits
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Gluten-Free, Low Cholesterol, Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat, Low Sodium
- COOKING METHOD: Blender
- OCCASION: Summer
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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