Watermelon Granita Summer Bliss (Printable)
Sweet, icy watermelon treat perfect for summer days. Simple, light, and refreshing.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruit Base
01 - 5 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
02 - Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons)
→ Sweetener
03 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
→ Optional Flavor
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
# How-to Steps:
01 - Place watermelon cubes in a blender. Add lime juice and sugar. Blend until completely smooth.
02 - Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness by adding more sugar if desired. If using mint, stir in the chopped leaves.
03 - Pour the mixture into a shallow, freezer-safe baking dish and spread evenly. Place in the freezer for approximately 90 minutes.
04 - Remove the dish from the freezer. Using a fork, scrape the entire surface thoroughly to break up any ice crystals that have formed.
05 - Return the dish to the freezer. Every 30 minutes, remove and scrape thoroughly with a fork. Repeat this process for 3-4 hours until the mixture has a light, fluffy, granular texture throughout.
06 - Scoop the granita into chilled glasses or bowls. Garnish with additional fresh mint or lime zest if desired. Serve immediately while still icy.
# Expert Pointers:
01 -
- The most refreshing thing you'll eat all summer with practically zero effort
- Your freezer does the heavy lifting while you lounge around
02 -
- That scraping every 30 minutes is what creates the signature texture so don't skip it or you'll end up with a watermelon ice cube
- A shallow dish freezes evenly and gives you more surface area for fluffy crystal formation
03 -
- Set a phone timer for those 30-minute intervals or trust me you will forget
- A metal fork scrapes more cleanly than plastic and feels more satisfying