Serves 6
250 min
Strawberry Watermelon Granita
Recipe GLPR5124ba32f712ff
A refreshing frozen Italian-style dessert combining fresh strawberries and watermelon into a smooth, frosty treat. Sweetened with simple syrup and brightened with lemon juice, this granita is made by freezing the pureed fruit mixture while stirring regularly to create delicate ice crystals.
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Ingredients
1 cup Water
½ cup Granulated sugar
2 cups Fresh strawberries, hulled
2 cups Fresh seedless watermelon, cut into cubes
1 teaspoon Fresh lemon juice
Directions
Combine the water and sugar in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally until the sugar is completely dissolved, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and allow the syrup to cool to room temperature, about 10-15 minutes.
Add the strawberries, watermelon, and lemon juice to a blender. Pour the cooled sugar syrup into the blender as well.
Cover the blender and process on high for 2-3 minutes until the mixture is completely smooth and no pulp remains.
Pour the puree through a fine-mesh strainer set over a bowl, pressing gently with the back of a spoon to extract the liquid. Discard any seeds and solids remaining in the strainer.
Transfer the strained puree to a 9-inch by 4-inch loaf pan. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and place in the freezer.
After 1 hour, remove the pan from the freezer. The edges should begin to look solid while the center remains mostly liquid. Using a fork, vigorously stir and scrape the frozen portions back toward the center, mixing thoroughly.
Return the pan to the freezer and repeat the stirring process every 30 minutes for 3 to 4 hours, until the entire mixture is frozen into fine, uniform ice crystals with a slightly slushy texture.
Once frozen through, scoop the granita into serving glasses and serve immediately. If the granita becomes too solid, allow it to soften slightly at room temperature for 5 minutes before serving.
