White Port and Watermelon Granita

Name: White Port and Watermelon Granita
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 59 milliliters fresh lime juice; 1 Tbsp shredded lime zest; 237 milliliters white port; 177 milliliters sugar; 1 liters cubed seeded watermelon, divided

Need a gluten free and vegan dessert? White Port and Watermelon Granita could be a tremendous recipe to try. This recipe serves 12. One portion of this dish contains approximately 1g of protein, 0g of fat, and a total of 105 calories. If you have lime juice, lime zest, sugar, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It will be a hit at your Summer event. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.

Instructions

In a small saucepan over high heat, bring 1 cup water, sugar, and lime zest to a boil; stir until sugar is dissolved.

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Lime Zest

Sugar

Water

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Sauce Pan

Strain into a blender and add 3 cups cubed seeded watermelon. Whirl until smooth and pour into a 9- by 13-in. metal baking pan.

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Watermelon

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Baking Pan

Blender

Add 3 more cups watermelon to blender along with port and lime juice; whirl until smooth, add to pan, and mix well.

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Lime Juice

Watermelon

Port

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Blender

Frying Pan

Cover and freeze until mixture is beginning to freeze at the edges, about 2 hours. Stir, cover, and freeze until solid, about 6 hours. Just before serving, scrape into soft clumps with a fork. Spoon into chilled glasses or bowls.

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Bowl