Well, it is fancy! But guess what, it's also super easy, and really fresh and light. A perfect summer dessert. The flavor is so obviously watermelon without being cloyingly sweet. It's just right. You have to try it.
I followed the recipe from my latest Bon Appetit Magazine . They also featured an Espresso and an Almond Granita as well. I'm definitely going to try the almond next.
Watermelon Granita:
4 cups (1 3/4 pounds) cubed seedless watermelon (from a 4-lb. melon)
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Directions:
Purée all ingredients in a blender (I used a food processor) until smooth. Pour into a 9x9x2" metal baking pan. Freeze mixture for 1 hour. Stir, mashing any frozen parts with the back of a fork. Cover and freeze mixture until firm, might as well leave it over night.
Using a fork, scrape granita vigorously to form icy flakes. Can be made 3 days ahead. Cover tightly with foil and keep frozen. Give it a quick scrape before serving.
Looks and sounds delicious and so refreshing :) Can't wait to see the almond!
ReplyDeletethis is deliciously done looks refreshing
ReplyDeleteLooks beautiful! I hate watermelon, but that looks pretty amazing. :)
ReplyDeletethis looks amazing!!! I agree the almond would be next to try on my list! please post if you do!!
ReplyDeleteWatermelon Granita seems a very refreshing summer treat!
ReplyDeleteseriously amazing!!! When you get back we are doing a pool day/bbq!!
ReplyDeleteWe made it this weekend and everyone wanted the recipe! So yummy! I think that if you have a good watermelon, you can even cut back on the sugar some more - ours was really quite sweet.
ReplyDeleteSo many times we have too much watermelon left over. What a perfect way to use it up! So... I wonder how it would be with a touch of rum????!! :)
ReplyDeleteThx for this post.
ReplyDeleteI finally made it!
check out my blog to see it!
thank you
S
i just featured a watermelon granita on my blog as well - i love anything and everything watermelon xx
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