Paraben Free Watermelon Mint Granita
Icy, jewel-bright, and bursting with the taste of peak summer, this frozen dessert is the kind of thing that disappears fast at any gathering. Fresh watermelon gets blended smooth, strained, and combined with a fragrant mint-infused honey syrup and a bright squeeze of lime before heading into the freezer. The result is a pile of loose, feathery crystals that melt on your tongue in the best possible way. Because every ingredient here is whole and straightforward — real fruit, fresh herbs, honey, and lime — there are no hidden preservatives or synthetic additives to worry about, which is exactly what makes this such a clean, confident choice. Parabens sometimes sneak into processed foods through preservatives and flavorings, but this recipe sidesteps all of that by keeping things entirely from scratch. The fork-scraping technique is oddly satisfying and requires no special equipment, just patience and a standard baking dish. 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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