MSG Free Watermelon Mint Granita
Few summer desserts are as refreshing or as simple to pull off as a frozen granita, and this watermelon version is genuinely hard to beat on a hot day. The base is just ripe, blended watermelon strained into pure juice, brightened with fresh lime and a honey-mint syrup you steep right on the stovetop. Every ingredient here is whole and straightforward — no flavor packets, no seasoning blends, no processed shortcuts that might sneak in unwanted additives. That makes it a natural fit for anyone keeping a close eye on what goes into their food. The real magic happens in the freezer, where a few rounds of scraping with a fork transform the liquid into those signature loose, feathery ice crystals. The result is somewhere between a snow cone and a sorbet — light, intensely fruity, and just sweet enough. Serve it in chilled glasses with a sprig of fresh mint and it looks far more impressive than the effort involved.
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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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