Hazelnut Free Watermelon Mint Granita

Total time4 hr 20 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time5 min

4.6

(21)

Bright, icy, and bursting with summer flavor, this watermelon granita is the kind of frozen dessert that feels almost too easy for how impressive it looks. Ripe watermelon gets blended smooth and strained into pure juice, then lifted with a fragrant mint-infused honey syrup and a bright squeeze of fresh lime. The result is a light, floral sweetness that tastes like the best possible version of a hot afternoon. Tree nuts and related allergens are a common hidden concern in frozen desserts, especially those made with nut-based garnishes or flavored syrups — here, every single ingredient is straightforward and clean. The real magic happens in the freezer, where patient scraping with a fork builds those signature loose, feathery crystals that melt on your tongue in seconds. No special equipment beyond a blender and a baking dish means this is genuinely accessible for any home cook. Serve it in chilled glasses with a sprig of fresh mint and it looks like something straight off a restaurant menu.

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Ingredients

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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