Watermelon Lime Granita

Nothing screams summertime like this sweet, light and refreshing watermelon lime granita.

A granita is an Italian semi-frozen dessert that is very simple to make. You only need 3 ingredients: watermelon, lime juice and sugar. You puree everything in a blender then you freeze it and every 30 minutes you scrape with a fork to create those ice crystals.

You don’t need an ice cream maker or special equipments to make this frozen treat, just a metal pan as it keeps the mixture colder and at the right consistency.

Watermelon is in season now and it’s inexpensive. But how do you choose a good watermelon?

1. Lift it! –  You want a watermelon that feels heavy and not light.

2. Check the yellow spot- There is a spot, it’s where the watermelon was resting on the ground. The spot should be creamy yellow color.

3. Knock and listen- It should have a deep hollow sound. If it is too ripe or underripe, it will have a dull sound.

Serve the watermelon lime granita in pretty glasses with a slice of watermelon and/or a wedge of lime.

Cool down this summer with a watermelon lime granita….And at 74 calories per serving, you just can’t beat it!

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Watermelon Lime Granita

You only need 3 ingredients to make this easy watermelon lime granita. It's sweet, light and refreshing and only 74 calories per serving!

Author

As Easy As Apple Pie

Nutrition Facts

Watermelon Lime Granita

Amount Per Serving (120 g)

Calories 74

% Daily Value*

Sodium 2mg 0%

Total Carbohydrates 19g 6%

Dietary Fiber 1g 4%

Sugars 17g

Protein 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Course

Frozen treat

Prep Time

3 hours 5 minutes

Total Time

3 hours 5 minutes

Servings

3

Calories

74 kcal

Ingredients

• 300 grams (2 cups) cubed seedless watermelon
• 2½ tablespoons granulated sugar
• the juice of 1 lime

Instructions

1. Add the cubed watermelon, sugar and lime juice to a blender.
2. Blend until smooth.
3. Pour it into a metal pan and freeze for about 3 hours.
4. Stir and scrape with a fork every 30 minutes to break up the ice crystals.
5. Spoon into glasses and garnish with a slice of watermelon or a wedge of lime.
6. Enjoy your watermelon lime granita!

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