Recipe: Watermelon Granita

If you love shaved ice then this quick and easy fruity Watermelon Granita will definitely be your jam. Simple to prepare and great for steamy summer days!

 6 cups cubed seedless watermelon (flesh only, rinds removed)
 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
 1/4 cup granulated sugar or agave
 pinch of salt

1

Puree the watermelon, lime juice, sugar and salt in a blender until smooth.

2

Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a 13"x9" shallow baking dish. Discard solids.

3

Freeze mixture for 30 minutes, then scrap with a fork.

4

Continue scraping every 30 minutes for 2 1/2 to 4 hours until the entire mixture is fluffy shaved ice.

5

Serve with a watermelon wedge as garnish.