Watermelon, Lime And Mint Granita

Serves: 6

Madilyn Boehm

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

51

Spice

57

Sweetness

73

Sourness

40

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.1

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 cup

Sugar

Directions:

1

Working in 2 batches, puree watermelon in a food processor

2

Strain puree through a sieve and strain out solids, forcing liquid out with a wooden spoon

3

Discard solids

4

Combine the watermelon puree, lime juice, mint and sugar in a 9 by 13-inch metal pan

5

Place mixture in the freezer, scraping thoroughly with a fork every 20 to 30 minutes for about 2 1/2 hours, or until the granita resembles coarse crystals

6

Scrape 1 last time and spoon into parfait glasses or bowls

7

Top with a mint sprig