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Strawberry Watermelon Granita
Prep Time
4
hours
hrs
10
minutes
mins
Total Time
4
hours
hrs
10
minutes
mins
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.