Watermelon, Strawberry and Lime Granita

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Watermelon, Strawberry and Lime Granita

 

 

1/2 cup white sugar

2 limes, juiced

1/4 large seedless watermelon, peeled, chopped

375 g (13 1/4 oz) strawberries, hulled

 

 

1. Combine sugar and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan over

medium-high heat. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until sugar

dissolves. Remove from heat. Stir in 1/3 cup lime juice. Set aside to

cool completely.

 

2. Process watermelon, in batches, in a food processor until smooth.

Strain watermelon into a large bowl (you should have 8 cups juice).

Process strawberries until smooth. Stir into watermelon juice with the

cooled lime syrup. Pour mixture into a 3-litre airtight container.

Cover, Freeze for 4 to 6 hours or until partially set.

 

3. Using a fork, flake granita to break up ice crystals. Cover and

freeze for 4 hours or until completely frozen. Using a fork, flake

granita again. Return to freezer.

 

4. Flake granita again 30 minutes before serving and return to

freezer. Spoon into chilled cups or glasses. Serve immediately.

 

 

TIP: When you return the granita to the freezer in step 4, place

glasses in the freezer to chill. This will help to keep the granita

from melting quickly on a hot day.

 

 

Serves 8.