Peanut Free Watermelon Mint Granita
Few frozen desserts are as refreshing or as effortlessly beautiful as a granita, and this watermelon version is pure summer in a glass. Ripe watermelon gets blended smooth, strained, and combined with a fragrant mint-infused honey syrup and a bright hit of fresh lime juice before heading into the freezer. The real magic happens during those repeated fork-scraping sessions, which coax the mixture into the light, feathery ice crystals that make granita so satisfying to eat. Every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free from nuts, so there's no label-reading stress or cross-contact worry — just clean, simple produce and pantry staples. The mint syrup is made by steeping fresh leaves in warm honey water, which gives the whole dessert a subtle herbal depth without overpowering the watermelon. Serve it scooped into chilled glasses with a sprig of mint on top and it looks far more impressive than the effort involved. It's the kind of recipe that feels like a treat for everyone at the table, not just those navigating dietary restrictions.
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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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