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Watermelon Granita

This watermelon granita is a frozen dessert made by blending ripe watermelon with salt and lemon juice, then freezing and scraping the mixture to create a flaky, icy texture. The result is a bright, refreshingly cold treat with a slightly granular appearance and a balance of sweetness, saltiness, and citrus brightness.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Global
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • Fresh watermelon chunks 4 cups, seedless or deseeded: The juicy base that provides sweetness and hydration.
  • Coarse sea salt a pinch to ¼ teaspoon, or to taste: Enhances sweetness and adds subtle contrast without overpowering the fruit.
  • Fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons, about 1 medium lemon or ½ large lemon: Brightens flavour with a zesty kick.

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Shallow freezer-safe dish
  • Fork
  • Knife
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Add watermelon chunks to a blender.
  2. Blend until smooth and juicy.
  3. Pour the mixture into a mixing bowl.
  4. Stir in lemon juice and sea salt.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  6. Transfer the mixture to a shallow freezer-safe dish.
  7. Freeze for about 3–4 hours total, scraping every 30–45 minutes after the first hour until fluffy ice crystals form.
  8. Remove and scrape the surface with a fork.
  9. Return to freezer for another hour.
  10. Repeat scraping every 30-45 minutes.
  11. Continue until fluffy ice crystals form.
  12. Serve immediately once fully frozen and textured.