Copyright, 2006, Ellie Krieger, All rights reserved
9 cups (about 2 1/2 pounds) seeded, cubed watermelon 1/3 cup fresh lime juice 1 cup mint, finely chopped, plus more for garnish 1/3 cup sugar
Working in 2 batches, puree watermelon in a food processor. Strain puree through a sieve and strain out solids, forcing liquid out with a wooden spoon. Discard solids. Combine the watermelon puree, lime juice, mint and sugar in a 9 by 13-inch metal pan. Place mixture in the freezer, scraping thoroughly with a fork every 20 to 30 minutes for about 2 1/2 hours, or until the granita resembles coarse crystals. Scrape 1 last time and spoon into parfait glasses or bowls. Top with a mint sprig.
Nutrition Information
Nutritional Information Per Serving
Calories 70
Total Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 4mg
Carbohydrates 18g
Protein 1g
Fiber 1g
Recipe SummaryDifficulty: Easy Prep Time: 10 minutes Inactive Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Yield: 8 to 10 servings
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Working in 2 batches, puree watermelon in a food processor. Strain puree through a sieve and strain out solids, forcing liquid out with a wooden spoon. Discard solids. Combine the watermelon puree, lime juice, mint and sugar in a 9 by 13-inch metal pan. Place mixture in the freezer, scraping thoroughly with a fork every 20 to 30 minutes for about 2 1/2 hours, or until the granita resembles coarse crystals. Scrape 1 last time and spoon into parfait glasses or bowls. Top with a mint sprig.
Nutrition Information
Nutritional Information Per Serving
Calories 70
Total Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 4mg
Carbohydrates 18g
Protein 1g
Fiber 1g
Recipe SummaryDifficulty: Easy Prep Time: 10 minutes Inactive Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Yield: 8 to 10 servings
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