Simple Watermelon Lime Granita

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Fresh watermelon and lime blended together and lightly sweetened make one refreshing summer dessert certain to become a fast favorite!

Summer Desserts Week is going strong on day 4, and I am really excited to share this east, cool, and refreshing treat with you today.

Watermelon Lime Granita is as easy as it comes when making a frozen treat. The ingredients are simple: watermelon, limes, and sugar. That is it! I love to make this recipe for company as well because chances of me screwing it up, and being left with not dessert option are at an all-time low.

Granitas the only "work" element of a granita is the stiring every 20-30 mintes to get the ice crystals that make this dessert so yummy. It is different than a slushy or snow cone type of dessert because it is done by hand with a fork. It does not take long, but you will want to make sure that you will be home to stir the treat. My kiddos love this sweet treat, and call it "frozen watermelon". Frozen treats are very popular in our house these days because summer is finally here after a cool and long spring! Pool days, sprinklers, and weekends at the lake are all ahead!

Summer Desserts Week is lucky to have a few amazing sponsors, and this recipe is featuring Wilton and Sweets & Treats Boutique.

Wilton provided the absolutely adorable metal cake pan for my granita. It is the perfect size, and the patter is so lovely and full of color.

Sweets & Treats Boutique provided the bowls, spoons, and sprinkles that really made my watermelon grantia perfectly decorated. My kiddos loved the edible "seeds".

What you need to make your granita:

• Watermelon
• Limes
• Sugar
• Citrus Juicer
• Zester
• 8x8 Metal Pan
• Bowls, Spoons, and desired decorations

Frequently Asked Questions:

What should I do if I am using a watermelon with seeds?

If you can pick them out that will be helpful, but otherwise I recommend straining the watermelon after it is blended and before lime and sugar are added. A strainer like this one will work well.

Can I use something beside lime?

Sure, lemon or orange would both be delicious. If you use orange you can reduce the sugar to a few tablespoons since they are a sweeter citrus.

I left my granita too long and it is too difficult to stir with my fork- what should I do?

I would remove it from the freezer, let is sit for about 10 minutes, and then try to break apart and pieces that got too large. If the entire tray is frozen, let the granita sit till you can start to break it up with a fork.

It seems like it is taking my granita a long time to freeze- what should I do?

Wait a little long between stirs to give it time to come together. Wait 30-40 minutes versus 20-30.

I accidentally added too much sugar- what can I do?

I would add extra puree watermelon if you have more. If you do not have a lot I would add what you have an a little water. If it is too much for one pan- make a double batch (more to enjoy!).

How to I store the granita?

Store in the pan in the freezer and cover with foil. If you are serving it later you might need to left it sit on the counter for a few minutes before you serve.

  Check out the amazing #SummerDessertWeek recipes from our bloggers today!   Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts:

• Brownie Ice Cream Sundaes from Desserts Required
• Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Bars from Family Around the Table
• Simple Watermelon Lime Garnita from Cheese Curd In Paradise
• No Churn Patriotic Funfetti Ice Cream from Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks
• No Churn Lemonade Ice Cream from 4 Sons R Us
• Orange Julius Popsicles from A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures

Summertime Pies:

• Key Lime Pie-sicles from The Domestic Kitchen
• Lemon Meringue Pie from Palatable Pastime
• Mississippi Mud Pie from For the Love of Food

Sweet Summertime Cakes and Cupcakes:

• Pineapple Coconut Milkshakes from Daily Dish Recipes
• Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pound Cake from Pastry Chef Online
• Beach Cake from Everyday Eileen

No Bake Treats:

• Banana Split Eclair Dessert from Big Bear's Wife

Baked Desserts:

• Lemon Lavender Scones from Jen Around the World
• Frosted Cookie Bars from Miss in the Kitchen
• Easy Raspberry Lemon Crumble Bars from Who Needs A Cape?
• Peach and Nectarine Torte with Almond Whipped Cream from Nancie's Table
• Cookie Bars from Back To My Southern Roots
• Bomb Pop Cheesecake Cups from Sweet ReciPEAS
• Mini Raspberry Cheesecakes from Karen's Kitchen Stories
• Coconut Congo Squares from Love and Confections

Candies:

• Orange Creamsicle Truffles from Sweet Beginnings

 

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