Watermelon Granita

Watermelon Granita        

       

  

 Ingredients

 3 tablespoons Fresh lime juice 

 1 cup water 

 1/2 cup sugar 

                                      6 cups 1-inch cubes seeded watermelon                                    

 Directions

  

 1. In 1-quart saucepan, mix lime juice, water and sugar. 

Cook over low heat about 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, 

until sugar is dissolved. Cool slightly, about 5 minutes. 

 2. In blender, place watermelon. Cover; blend on high 

speed about 2-3 minutes or until smooth. 

 3. Add lime juice mixture; blend until well mixed. Pour into 

ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish. 

Cover; freeze 1 hour. 

 4. Scrape with fork to distribute ice crystals evenly. Freeze at least 

3 hours longer, scraping every 30 minutes, until mixture is consistency 

of fine ice crystals 

 5. Scoop into chilled dessert cups or bowls to serve.