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Watermelon Granita

This watermelon granita is made by pureeing fresh watermelon and freezing it while periodically scraping it to create a snowy, crystalline texture. The dish features the sweet, fragrant aroma of ripe watermelon with a crunchy, frosty bite, resulting in a visually appealing frozen dessert with a granular appearance.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 14 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Fruit-based
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups ripe watermelon cubes seedless or de-seeded
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon honey or sugar optional, for added sweetness

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Freezer
  • Fork or spatula
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. Place the watermelon cubes in a blender, add lemon juice and honey, and blend until smooth and frothy, about 30 seconds. Transfer the mixture to a shallow dish or container.
    4 cups ripe watermelon cubes, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon honey or sugar
  2. Spread the blended mixture evenly in the dish and place it in the freezer. Every 30 minutes, use a fork or spatula to scrape and stir the icy edges back into the center to break up any ice crystals—repeat this process 3-4 times over 2 hours until the mixture is fluffy and crystalline.
  3. Once the granita has a snowy, granular texture and is firm but scoopable, serve it immediately by spooning it into glasses or bowls, garnished if desired.

Notes

For a more intense watermelon aroma, freeze small chunks of watermelon beforehand and blend them directly. Adjust sweetener to taste depending on mango sweetness. Serve immediately for optimal texture.