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Watermelon Granita

Watermelon Granita

Desserts

Nothing says summer like a juicy slice of watermelon, and this dessert captures the best of that favorite fruit in an icy bowlful.

By Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • Prep Time 25 Minutes
  • Servings 10
  • Ingredients 4

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

Instructions

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.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Nutrition

Calories70(Calories from Fat0),Total Fat0g(Saturated Fat0g,Trans Fat0g),Cholesterol0mgSodium0mgTotal Carbohydrate17g(Dietary Fiber0g Sugars16g),Protein0g;% Daily Value*:Vitamin A10%;Vitamin C15%;Calcium0%;Iron0%; Exchanges:0 Starch; 1/2 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat; Carbohydrate Choices:1 *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Expert Tips

For a fun presentation, serve the granita in unbreakable stemmed beverage glasses.
A granita is an ice dessert made of a combination of water, sugar and liquid flavoring. The texture will be grainier than a sorbet--very similar to a slush.