Gluten Free Watermelon Mint Granita
Few summer desserts are as effortlessly refreshing as a granita, and this watermelon version is pure warm-weather magic. Ripe watermelon gets blended smooth, strained, and combined with a fragrant mint-honey syrup and a bright squeeze of fresh lime — the result is a frozen treat that tastes like the best bite of summer you've ever had. Every ingredient here is naturally free of gluten, so there's no label-reading stress or ingredient swapping required; it works exactly as written. The real secret is the scraping process — pulling a fork through the freezing mixture every 30 to 45 minutes builds those signature loose, feathery ice crystals that make granita so satisfying to eat. It's a hands-off project with just a few minutes of active effort spread across an afternoon, and the payoff is a stunning, jewel-toned dessert that looks far more impressive than the work involved. Serve it in chilled glasses with a sprig of fresh mint and watch it disappear instantly.
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6 servings
- 6 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes (about ½ small watermelon)
- 3 tbsp honey
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 1 lime)
- 1 pinch salt
For serving
- fresh mint sprigs, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the honey and water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the honey fully dissolves, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add the mint leaves. Let steep for 5 minutes, then strain out and discard the mint leaves.
- 2
Working in batches if needed, blend the watermelon cubes in a blender until completely smooth, about 30 seconds.
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