June 20, 2022
True Lemon Watermelon Granita
True Lemon Watermelon Granita
Rated 5.0 stars by 1 users
Category
Desserts, Smoothies
Servings
8
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
1 hour
Granita is a hot-weather treat from Italy. Though it is served as dessert, this is really just a very slushy (but delicious) drink!
True Citrus
Ingredients
- 7 cups watermelon (cut into 1-inch chunks)
- 1/3 cup sugar, or other natural sweetener
-
2 packets of True Lemon dissolved in 1 tablespoon of water
- 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon leaves, optional
- Fresh mint leaves, as garnish
Directions
- In blender, puree watermelon, sugar, True Lemon juice, and optional tarragon leaves.
- Pour into 13 by 9 inch metal or glass pan.
- Freeze for 1 hour, then stir with fork. Freeze until firm, then scrape with fork into shards.
- Serve with fresh mint leaves, and additional watermelon slices.
Recipe Note
This recipe serves 8 people.