Frozen Watermelon and Lime Granita

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A thirst-quenching summer dessert made with pureed watermelon and fresh lime juice, frozen and scraped into icy flakes for a refreshing treat. This Mediterranean-inspired recipe (vegan, gluten free), ready in about 10 minutes, layers seedless watermelon, granulated sugar, water into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 70 calories and feeds 6, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Serves 6 Mediterranean cuisine 70 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 cup water. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves completely, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
  2. Step 2: In a blender, puree 4 cups chilled seedless watermelon cubes until smooth. Add the cooled sugar syrup, 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice, and 1 tsp finely grated lime zest. Blend briefly to combine.
  3. Step 3: Pour the mixture into a shallow metal or glass baking dish and place in the freezer. Every 30 minutes, use a fork to scrape and break up the ice crystals, repeating this scraping process 3-4 times until the granita is fully frozen and fluffy.
  4. Step 4: Serve granita in chilled bowls or glasses garnished with fresh mint leaves if desired.

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