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Strawberry Watermelon Granita

Prep Time4 hours 10 minutes
Total Time4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Author: Amy Stafford

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 cups cubed seedless watermelon
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries hulled
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  • 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.
  • Place the watermelon, strawberries and lemon in a blender; add sugar syrup.
  • Cover and process for 2-3 minutes or until smooth.
  • Strain through a mesh and discard seeds and pulp.
  • Transfer puree to a 9-in. x 4-in. loaf pan.
  • Cover with plastic wrap.
  • 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.
  • Repeat this process every 30 minutes for 3 to 4 hours until frozen through.