Watermelon is in season right now and the watermelons themselves seem to be enormous this year! We bought an 8 pound watermelon for $5 and have been enjoying it all week! Of course, we can’t just eat it straight up, so we took half of it and decided to make a granita. It’s a great way to use fresh fruit in a fun and healthy way.
But what’s a granita you might ask? I’m so glad you asked! A granita is a frozen Italian dessert made from fresh fruit, sugar, and a sweetener. It’s similar to an Italian ice, but it’s grainier. It’s such a delicious way to use extra fruit you won’t be able to eat fast enough. It’s also super refreshing and healthy!
I love to make this for a summer bbq or just on the weekends to enjoy at night during the week. What’s your favorite summer treat? Let me know in the comments below! Happy eating!
Fresh Watermelon Granita
Ingredients
- 1 pound watermelon
- 1 tablespoon sugar (add a little more if your fruit isn’t as sweet)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Directions
- Cut about 1 pound watermelon into small chunks (discarding the rind), and freeze them.
- When they’re frozen, put them in a blender with the sugar and lemon juice, and blend until the mixture liquefies.
- Pour the mixture into a shallow glass or ceramic pan, and freeze for about 2 hours, breaking up the ice crystals with a fork every 30 minutes or so. It should be slushy and crunchy.
- Once ready, serve immediately and enjoy!
Season Generously 
Watermelon is so refreshing, and especially if it is frozen!
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