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Refreshing Watermelon Granita

Refreshing Watermelon Granita

REFRESHING WATERMELON GRANITA
6 c. chopped seedless watermelon
¼ c. sugar
¼ c. fresh lime juice
½ t. kosher salt
¼ t. red pepper
Zest of 1 lime
Watermelon wedges, to serve

  1. In a blender, add chopped melon, sugar, lime juice, salt and red pepper.
  2. Blend until smooth.
  3. Strain mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into 13×9” freezer-safe baking dish.
  4. Discard solids.
  5. Stir in zest.
  6. Freeze until edges begin to set, about 30-40 minutes.
  7. Using a fork, scrape mixture to break up frozen pieces.
  8. Freeze until mixture resembles fluffy shaved ice, about 4 hours, scraping to break up frozen pieces every 30 minutes.
  9. Serve in sugar-rimmed glasses with watermelon wedges.
    *Garnish with extra lime zest, if desired.
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