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Watermelon Granita

July 5, 2015 By Alli 2 Comments

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Watermelon Granita - A cool and refreshing dessert to beat the summer heat!

The best summer desserts are the ones that keep you cool. Amirite? As much as I’m LOVING these triple-digit days, it sure is nice to cool off with a refreshing treat. Watermelon Granita is the perfect way to do that! It’s light, refreshing, and SO yummy.

Watermelon Granita - A cool and refreshing dessert to beat the summer heat!

This recipe makes a nice sized pan full of granita to serve a crowd. So perfect for a summer party! Keep it in the freezer and pull it out till you’re ready to serve.

Watermelon Granita - A cool and refreshing dessert to beat the summer heat!

Store any leftovers in a tupperware container or another container with a lid that can go in the freezer. You’re going to love this refreshing treat!

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Watermelon Granita

Ingredients

  • 8 c. watermelon cut into chunks
  • 1 c. water
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 2 Tbsp lime juice

Instructions

  • Bring water and sugar to a boil in a saucepan; stir until sugar is dissolved. Set aside to cool.
  • Blend watermelon a little at a time in a blend. Pour in a large bowl and continue till all watermelon is blended. Add lemon juice and sugar mixture; stir together.
  • Pour watermelon mixture into a 9x13 pan pan. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and place in the freezer for 7 hours, or overnight.
  • Remove from freezer and mix around with a fork to break it up. Serve with an ice cream scoop into bowls.

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Alli is the food blogger and photographer behind Cupcake Diaries. Nestled in Northern Utah with her four young boys, hubby, and a full pantry, she loves baking all kinds of treats as well as quick and easy meals for her family. What started out as sharing a few recipes with family members here and there soon turned into a full-functioning recipe blog with readers from all around the world! Alli is a full-time mom who enjoys music, holidays, and spending time with her family.
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Comments

  1. Sabrina says

    August 3, 2020 at 4:35 pm

    Is it lemon or lime?

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    • Alli says

      September 28, 2020 at 9:20 pm

      Are you referring to the added juice? If so, it’s lime.

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