Meals Matter

WATERMELON GRANITA

Contributed By: dhanyaka
Everyday Cheapskate

Ingredients

5 cups Seeded watermelon chunks

1 cup Simple syrup (see Cook's note)

2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice

Thin watermelon wedges, cut into strips for a garnish

Preparation

Puree watermelon in a food processor. Pour into a 9-by-13 inch baking dish. Stir in the syrup and lemon juice. Freeze for about 4 hours or until frozen solid. To serve, scrape up granita with a large spoon and place in goblets or ice cream dishes. Garnish with a narrow wedge of watermelon. Yields 4 servings.

Cook's Notes

To make simple syrup: Combine 1/2 cup water and 1 cup sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil for one minute, stirring constantly until all of the sugar has dissolved. Cool in the refrigerator.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Actual Cooking Time: No Cooking Required
Number of Servings: 6
Origin: Italian
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Simple (6 ingredients or less)
Kids Love It
Kids can help make it
Make Ahead
Vegetarian
Meal Type: Breakfast & Brunch
Snack
Dessert