How Do You Make Watermelon Granita?
Granitas are ice desserts similar to sorbet, but with a grainier texture. They’re very easy to make at home and require no special equipment. This recipe makes just under a quart. Place the sugar and water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Boil for 1 minute, then shut off the heat and cool completely. Juice the limes. Purée the watermelon by forcing it through a sieve or by removing the seeds and puréeing it in a blender or food processor. Be sure to retain both the juice and the pulp. Combine the sugar-syrup mixture, the lime juice and the watermelon purée and stir it all together well. Taste the mixture. It should taste very sweet, with the lime juice noticeable. If you can’t detect any tang, add more lime juice until you do. Place the mixture in a shallow container and put it in the freezer. Freeze for 2 to 3 hours, stirring the mixture together and fluffing it with a fork often. This action will create the granita’s signature grainy texture. Serve the granita just before it
