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How to Make Watermelon Granita

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Make Watermelon Granita
Make Watermelon Granita

Granitas are ice desserts similar to sorbet, but with a grainier texture. They're very easy to make at home and require no special equipment. This recipe makes just under a quart.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  1. Step 1

    Place the sugar and water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Boil for 1 minute, then shut off the heat and cool completely.

  2. Step 2

    Juice the limes.

  3. Step 3

    Purée the watermelon by forcing it through a sieve or by removing the seeds and puréeing it in a blender or food processor. Be sure to retain both the juice and the pulp.

  4. Step 4

    Combine the sugar-syrup mixture, the lime juice and the watermelon purée and stir it all together well.

  5. Step 5

    Taste the mixture. It should taste very sweet, with the lime juice noticeable. If you can't detect any tang, add more lime juice until you do.

  6. Step 6

    Place the mixture in a shallow container and put it in the freezer.

  7. Step 7

    Freeze for 2 to 3 hours, stirring the mixture together and fluffing it with a fork often. This action will create the granita's signature grainy texture.

  8. Step 8

    Serve the granita just before it freezes completely.

Tips & Warnings
  • If the mixture freezes too solid, it's not necessary to melt it. Simply scrape it with a fork or spoon, or grate it with a clean cheese grater.
  • Exact measurements here aren't crucial, but pick the best, sweetest watermelon you can find.
  • Adding a small quantity of alcohol can soften the granita's texture. But because the alcohol will not freeze, you'll need to stir the mixture more often. Use a liqueur like Grand Marnier or triple sec, or a spirit like vodka, bourbon or tequila.

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