Watermelon-Berry Granita

Name: Watermelon-Berry Granita
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 Tbsps fresh lemon juice; 1 pinch Pinch of salt; 1 large ripe strawberry, hulled; 118 milliliters sugar; 2 liters 3/4-inch cubes seeded watermelon (from 4 1/4 pounds)

Watermelon-Berry Granita might be just the dessert you are searching for. This recipe covers 3% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains around 1g of protein, 0g of fat, and a total of 90 calories. This recipe serves 8. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegan diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes. A mixture of lemon juice, salt, cubes watermelon, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious.

Instructions

Working in batches, puree watermelon in blender until smooth. Return 4 cups puree to blender.

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Watermelon

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Blender

Add next 4 ingredients. Blend until smooth.

Pour mixture into 13x9x2-inch metal baking pan. Freeze until icy at edge of pan, about 45 minutes.

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Baking Pan

Whisk to distribute frozen portions evenly. Freeze again until icy at edge of pan and overall texture is slushy, about 45 minutes.

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Whisk

Frying Pan

Whisk to distribute frozen portions evenly. Then freeze until solid, about 3 hours. Using fork, scrape granita down length of pan, forming icy flakes. Freeze at least 1 hour. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; keep frozen.)

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Whisk

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Serve with Melon and Berry Compote.

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Compote