Watermelon Granita

By littlefish

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons lime juice (juice of 2 to 3 limes)
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 6 cups 1-inch cubes seeded watermelon

Details

Servings 10
Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 290mins

Preparation

Step 1

In 1-quart saucepan, mix lime juice, water and sugar. Cook over low heat about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved. Cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
2. In blender or food processor, place watermelon. Cover; blend on high speed about 2 minutes or until smooth. Add lime juice mixture; blend until well mixed. Pour into ungreased 13x9-inch glass baking dish. Cover; freeze 1 hour.
3. Scrape with fork to distribute ice crystals evenly. Every 30 minutes, repeat scraping procedure for at least 3 hours until mixture is consistency of fine ice crystals. Scoop into chilled dessert cups to serve.
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