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Watermelon Granita

This watermelon granita is a frozen dessert made by blending pureed watermelon with a touch of sea salt and then freezing it while periodically scraping to create a flaky, icy texture. The final product has a crystalline appearance with a refreshingly icy, granular consistency that melts quickly in the mouth, capturing the essence of fresh watermelon.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups fresh watermelon, cut into chunks seedless or de-seeded for smooth blend
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt to enhance flavor
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice optional, for brightness

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Freezer
  • Fork or Spatula
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Place the watermelon chunks into the blender, add sea salt and lime juice, and blend until completely smooth and liquid.
    4 cups fresh watermelon, cut into chunks, 1/2 tsp sea salt, 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  2. Pour the blended watermelon into a shallow freezer-safe dish. Place it in the freezer.
    4 cups fresh watermelon, cut into chunks
  3. Every 30 minutes, remove the dish from the freezer and use a fork or spatula to scrape and break up the ice crystals, mixing them into a flaky, granular texture. Repeat this process about 3-4 times until the mixture is evenly frozen and fluffy.
  4. Once the granita reaches a snow-like, flaky consistency, scrape it into serving bowls.
  5. Garnish with small watermelon cubes or a sprig of mint if desired, and serve immediately.

Notes

For a more intense flavor, chill the watermelon before blending. Adjust the salt and lime to taste.