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Fresh Watermelon-Mint Granita

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A simple, refreshing summer treat made with just three ingredients: fresh watermelon, mint leaves, and sugar. This icy dessert is quick to prepare and perfect for hot days.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups seedless watermelon, cubed (about 900 grams or 2 pounds)
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50 grams), adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cut the watermelon into small cubes, removing any seeds if not using seedless. Measure about 6 cups (900 grams) of cubed watermelon.
  2. Add the watermelon cubes, fresh mint leaves (1/4 cup), and granulated sugar (1/4 cup) into a blender or food processor. If using lime juice, add 1 tablespoon now.
  3. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 1–2 minutes, until the mixture looks bright pink with tiny green flecks.
  4. Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness by adding more sugar or honey if needed, then pulse briefly again.
  5. Pour the blended mixture into a shallow freezer-safe pan and spread evenly.
  6. Freeze for 30 minutes, then remove and scrape the ice crystals forming around the edges with a fork. Break up any chunks and fluff the mixture.
  7. Return to the freezer and repeat scraping every 30 minutes for about 3 hours, or until the granita is fully frozen and fluffy.
  8. Serve immediately in chilled bowls or glasses, or cover and freeze up to 2 days.

Notes

Use ripe, juicy watermelon for best flavor. Gently bruise mint leaves to release aroma without overpowering. Frequent scraping during freezing is essential for flaky texture. Can substitute sugar with honey or agave syrup for a natural sweetener. Lime juice is optional but brightens flavor. Store leftovers covered in freezer up to 2 days. Let sit at room temperature 5–10 minutes before serving again and scrape to fluff.

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Keywords: watermelon granita, mint granita, summer dessert, frozen treat, easy granita, refreshing dessert, vegan dessert, gluten-free dessert

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