Pistachio Free Watermelon Mint Granita
Few frozen desserts are as effortlessly refreshing 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 the scraping process — every pass of the fork builds up those signature loose, feathery ice crystals that make granita so satisfying to eat. It's light, intensely fruity, and just sweet enough without being cloying. Because the ingredient list is short and completely transparent, anyone navigating tree nut allergies can enjoy this without a second thought — no hidden additives, no shared-facility guesswork, just clean, whole ingredients you can see and trust. Serve it in chilled glasses with a sprig of fresh mint and it looks like something you'd order at a fancy restaurant, even though the technique is genuinely simple. It's the kind of make-ahead treat that rewards a little patience with something truly spectacular.
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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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