↞ recipe box start page
Category: Frozen Desserts
Prep Time: Cook Time: Total Time:
Zest and juice of 1/2 a lemon
2 cups of water
1-1/4 cups of sugar
About 5 cups of seedless watermelon cut into chunks, roughly 1/4 of a small watermelon
2 cups of whole fresh strawberries, cut into chunks
Extra chunks of watermelon and/or strawberry for garnish, optional
Zest 1/2 a lemon; set aside. Make a simple syrup by combining water and sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil; boil for 5 minutes and set aside to cool.
Meanwhile, add the lemon juice and the watermelon to a blender and puree. Add the strawberries and the lemon zest to the blender and puree. Combine the watermelon mixture and the simple syrup, pour into an 8 x 8 pan and place into the freezer.
Freezing time will vary, but check it first at about 2 hours (sooner if you use a larger pan) to see if the mixture has firmed up somewhat around the edges, but is still slightly slushy in the center.
Take a fork and scrape across the surface of the frozen edges, dragging the fork from the outside edges toward the middle. Return to the freezer and as you think about it, pull it out and scrape it some more, about every 30 minutes or so.
By the way, if you happen to go too long, don't stress over it. Just leave the pan on the counter and it will soften enough in a few minutes for scraping. Then just continue the process. The secret to a good granita is the frequent agitation of the scraping.
To serve, scrape the granita again and transfer into chilled individual serving dishes. Looks really pretty in a martini glass. Garnish with a chunk of watermelon or strawberry, if desired.
view more member recipes
WATERMELON STRAWBERRY GRANITA
view my recipes
print
save
Category: Frozen Desserts
Prep Time: Cook Time: Total Time:
Zest and juice of 1/2 a lemon
2 cups of water
1-1/4 cups of sugar
About 5 cups of seedless watermelon cut into chunks, roughly 1/4 of a small watermelon
2 cups of whole fresh strawberries, cut into chunks
Extra chunks of watermelon and/or strawberry for garnish, optional
Zest 1/2 a lemon; set aside. Make a simple syrup by combining water and sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil; boil for 5 minutes and set aside to cool.
Meanwhile, add the lemon juice and the watermelon to a blender and puree. Add the strawberries and the lemon zest to the blender and puree. Combine the watermelon mixture and the simple syrup, pour into an 8 x 8 pan and place into the freezer.
Freezing time will vary, but check it first at about 2 hours (sooner if you use a larger pan) to see if the mixture has firmed up somewhat around the edges, but is still slightly slushy in the center.
Take a fork and scrape across the surface of the frozen edges, dragging the fork from the outside edges toward the middle. Return to the freezer and as you think about it, pull it out and scrape it some more, about every 30 minutes or so.
By the way, if you happen to go too long, don't stress over it. Just leave the pan on the counter and it will soften enough in a few minutes for scraping. Then just continue the process. The secret to a good granita is the frequent agitation of the scraping.
To serve, scrape the granita again and transfer into chilled individual serving dishes. Looks really pretty in a martini glass. Garnish with a chunk of watermelon or strawberry, if desired.
Note: This recipe is part of a user's personal recipEbox. It is not part of the CDKitchen collection.
recipe comments
related member recipes
Watermelon Granita
by sgre52160
1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup water 3 lbs watermelon, cut into chunks Juice from 1 lime Prepare the Syrup: Heat the sugar and water together on high heat until sugar dissolves into the water. Remove
by sgre52160
1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup water 3 lbs watermelon, cut into chunks Juice from 1 lime Prepare the Syrup: Heat the sugar and water together on high heat until sugar dissolves into the water. Remove
Frozen Watermelon Or Strawberry Margaritas
by sgre52160
3 cups of frozen, chopped watermelon or strawberries 1/2 cup of silver tequila 1/4 cup Triple Sec 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 1/2 cup sugar Kosher salt, to rim the glasses Watermelon wedges, option
by sgre52160
3 cups of frozen, chopped watermelon or strawberries 1/2 cup of silver tequila 1/4 cup Triple Sec 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 1/2 cup sugar Kosher salt, to rim the glasses Watermelon wedges, option
Summer Strawberry Watermelon Soup
by HappyCook80
Summer Strawberry Watermelon Soup 4 cups rindless watermelon chunks, seeded 2 tablespoons sugar 1 pint strawberries, hulled 1/2 cup plain yogurt juice of l lemon 6 sprigs fresh mint for garnis
by HappyCook80
Summer Strawberry Watermelon Soup 4 cups rindless watermelon chunks, seeded 2 tablespoons sugar 1 pint strawberries, hulled 1/2 cup plain yogurt juice of l lemon 6 sprigs fresh mint for garnis
Mimosa Granita
by sgre52160
1/2 cup sugar 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (from about 3-4 oranges) 1 1/2 cups champagne (or sparkling wine) 1 tablespoon lime juice Whisk the sugar and orange juice in a large measuring
by sgre52160
1/2 cup sugar 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (from about 3-4 oranges) 1 1/2 cups champagne (or sparkling wine) 1 tablespoon lime juice Whisk the sugar and orange juice in a large measuring
Watermelon-raspberry Ice
by sgre52160
7-8 pounds seedless watermelon 1 1/2 cups pomegranate juice 1 cup fresh raspberries Leaves from a few sprigs of mint 2 large limes (or enough to make 1/4 cup fresh lime juice) 1 cup sugar Qua
by sgre52160
7-8 pounds seedless watermelon 1 1/2 cups pomegranate juice 1 cup fresh raspberries Leaves from a few sprigs of mint 2 large limes (or enough to make 1/4 cup fresh lime juice) 1 cup sugar Qua
view more member recipes
related CDKitchen recipes
Watermelon Water
Watermelon Sherbet Smoothie
Fire And Ice Martini
Watermelon Ice Cream
Watermelon Mojitos
Watermelon Sherbet
Bacon-Wrapped Crab-Stuffed Watermelon
Watermelon Coconut Margarita
Valentine's Day Martini
Lemon Sorbet And Watermelon Smoothie