June 20, 2022

True Lemon Watermelon Granita

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True Lemon Watermelon Granita

Category

Desserts

Servings

8

Prep Time

10 minutes

Granita is a hot-weather treat from Italy. Though it is served as dessert, this is really just a very slushy (but delicious) drink!


Author:
True Citrus
True Lemon Watermelon Granita

Ingredients

  • 7 c

    watermelon (cut into 1-inch chunks)

  • 1/3 c

    sugar, or other natural sweetener

  • 2

    packets of True Lemon dissolved in 1 tablespoon of water

  • 1 tbsp

    fresh tarragon leaves, optional


  • Fresh mint leaves, as garnish


Directions

  1. In blender, puree watermelon, sugar, True Lemon juice, and optional tarragon leaves.
  2. Pour into 13 by 9 inch metal or glass pan.
  3. Freeze for 1 hour, then stir with fork. Freeze until firm, then scrape with fork into shards.
  4. Serve with fresh mint leaves, and additional watermelon slices.

Recipe Notes

This recipe serves 8 people.