Watermelon and Lime Granita |
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Prep Time: 4 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 9 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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I love the flavours of watermelon and lime and this makes a very cool and refreshing treat in the summer months. Ingredients:
1/2 cup caster sugar (or other fine sugar) |
1/2 cup water |
1/3 cup lime juice |
1 teaspoon lime rind (finely grated) |
7 cups seedless watermelon, cubed |
Directions:
1. Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan and stir over a low heat until sugar has dissolved.
2. Bring the mixture to the boil.
3. Cook without stirring for 3-4 minutes until the mixture is syrupy.
4. Remove from the heat, stir in the lime juice and rind (zest) and allow to cool.
5. Puree the watermelon in a blender or processor until smooth.
6. You may need to do it in batches.
7. Transfer the watermelon puree to a bowl and stir in the lime syrup.
8. Pour into a shallow metal pan (such as a cake tin).
9. Freeze for 3-4 hours, separating and stirring with a fork every half an hour, until the mixture is like shaved ice consistancy.
10. For a nice presentation serve in martini glasses and garnish with lime slices.
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