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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.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Global
Calories: 80

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups fresh watermelon chunks seedless or deseeded
  • 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice about half a lemon

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Freezer

Method
 

  1. Hall the watermelon chunks into the blender, ensuring they are uniformly cut for smooth blending.
  2. Add the salt and lemon juice to the blender with the watermelon. Secure the lid and blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth and vibrant red, about 30 seconds.
  3. Pour the blended mixture into a shallow baking dish or tray, spreading it out evenly with a spatula for quick freezing.
  4. Place the tray in the freezer and let freeze for at least 4 hours, checking occasionally. Use a fork to scrape the icy surface every 30 minutes during the first 2 hours to create flaky, crystalline layers.
  5. Once fully frozen and scraped into icy flakes, serve immediately in chilled bowls or glasses, garnished with small watermelon wedges if desired.