Pecan Free Watermelon Mint Granita
Few summer desserts are as refreshing or as visually stunning as a granita done right. This one starts with ripe, juicy watermelon blended smooth and strained into a clean, vibrant juice that forms the base of the whole dish. A quick honey-mint syrup is steeped and stirred in along with a bright hit of fresh lime juice, giving every icy crystal a layered sweetness that tastes anything but simple. The real magic happens in the freezer, where a little patience and a fork transform that liquid into the lightest, fluffiest shaved-ice texture imaginable. Because the ingredient list is so clean and straightforward, there's zero concern about hidden tree nuts sneaking in through a packaged mix or store-bought shortcut. Serve it straight from the freezer in chilled glasses with a sprig of fresh mint, and it looks like something you'd order at a fancy restaurant — no special equipment required beyond a blender and a baking dish.
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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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