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Strawberry Watermelon Granita

30 Junby Amy3

Prep Time: 4h 10m
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Total Time: 4h 10m
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Gluten free
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Dairy free
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Vegetarian
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Vegan
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Nut free

 Strawberry Watermelon Granita a light and refreshing, but intensely flavored cool treat.

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I love my watermelon.  It probably is one of my favorite fruits, add in a few strawberries and you have a perfect flavor union.

My oldest was home for a few weeks, and between he and I, we demolished a few watermelons.

Summer is the time to indulge in my favorite, succulent juicy melon when they are in season.  Watermelons also deliver an array of nutrients, vitamin, and minerals. It is also incredibly hydrating up to 92% water and with the heat of summer, we all can use extra sources to keep us hydrated.

I have been making a lot of purees with watermelon, adding chunks of melon to a pitcher of water to add a bit of flavor, and I have been wanting to try my hand at ice treats.  Several of my food  blogging friends have been inspiring me with their frozen treats, so I decided to give it a try.

I don’t own an ice cream maker, so I decided to Granita which is what most of us know as Sorbet.

The difference between Granita and Sorbet is how they are made, Granita is made by hand in a pan and Sorbet is made using an ice cream machine.  The technique used to make Granita is simple,  you allow the liquid to freeze around the perimeter and then use a fork to stir the mixture very thoroughly with and allow it to freeze for another 30 minutes, repeating this process every 30 minutes for 3 to 4 hours until it is frozen through.  This

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Strawberry Watermelon Granita
Author: Amy Stafford
Prep time: 4 hours 10 mins
Total time: 4 hours 10 mins
Serves: 6
Ingredients
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 cups cubed seedless watermelon
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
  1. In a small heavy saucepan, bring the water and sugar to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; cool slightly.
  2. Place the watermelon, strawberries and lemon in a blender; add sugar syrup.
  3. Cover and process for 2-3 minutes or until smooth.
  4. Strain through a mesh and discard seeds and pulp.
  5. Transfer puree to a 9-in. x 4-in. loaf pan.
  6. Cover with plastic wrap.
  7. Freeze for 1 hour or until edges begin to firm. Stir the mixture very thoroughly with a fork and allow it to freeze for another 30 minutes.
  8. Repeat this process every 30 minutes for 3 to 4 hours until frozen through.
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  1. [email protected] says

    June 30, 2014 at 7:24 am

    Love this recipe and your site. Happy to find you on FBHEO 🙂 Happy Monday

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  2. Stephanie @CopyKat.com says

    June 30, 2014 at 7:25 am

    This looks very refreshing. I would love to give this granita a try. I am trying to enjoy more organic foods and I can do this whole recipe with organic options.

    Reply
  3. Christie - Food Done Light says

    June 30, 2014 at 10:19 am

    This sounds perfect for a hot summer day. I’ve got to whip it up.

    Reply

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