Lupin Free Watermelon Mint Granita
Few frozen desserts feel as effortlessly refreshing as a granita made with peak-season watermelon, and this one delivers every time. Blended watermelon juice gets layered with a fragrant mint-infused honey syrup and a bright hit of fresh lime, creating a flavor combination that is sweet, herbal, and just a little tart all at once. The technique is wonderfully low-tech — a baking dish, a fork, and a few hours of patience are all you need to coax the mixture into those signature loose, feathery ice crystals. Because every ingredient here is a whole, recognizable food, there are no hidden legume-based fillers or additives to worry about, which can be a real concern with packaged frozen treats. The result is a light, stunning dessert that looks impressive in chilled glasses but comes together with almost no special equipment. Serve it straight from the freezer with a sprig of fresh mint and watch it disappear fast.
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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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