Best 2 Ginger Lime Granita Recipes

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In the realm of frozen desserts, ginger lime granita stands out as a refreshing and delectable treat. A symphony of flavors and textures, this icy sensation combines the zingy zest of ginger with the invigorating tang of lime, creating a perfect balance between sweet and tart. Whether you seek a delightful conclusion to a summer meal, a palate-cleansing interlude between courses, or simply a cool and refreshing treat to beat the heat, ginger lime granita emerges as a culinary masterpiece that will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to a state of pure bliss.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

WATERMELON, GINGER AND LIME GRANITA



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Provided by Kelsey Nixon

Categories     dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup fresh lime juice
6 cups roughly chopped seedless watermelon (about 2 pounds)
1/2 cup sugar
1 lime, zested
1 (2-inch) piece ginger divided, 1-inch cut into coins, 1-inch peeled and grated
Fleur de sel, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a blender, blend the lime juice and watermelon together, creating watermelon water. Strain the liquid through a fine mesh strainer to remove any seeds. Place 1/2 cup of the watermelon water into a saucepan and add the sugar, lime zest and ginger coins. Bring the mixture to a simmer to dissolve the sugar and infuse the liquid with the ginger and lime flavor. Set aside to cool. Add the grated ginger to the remaining watermelon water. Once the syrup is cool, remove the ginger coins and mix into the watermelon water. Pour the mixture into a 9 by 13-inch glass baking dish. Place the dish into the freezer to chill. Every 30 minutes, scrape the mixture with a fork to break up the ice crystals and to keep it light and fluffy. Continue scraping every 30 minutes for at least 2 hours. Scrape the granita into elegant glasses and sprinkle with fleur de sel.

WATERMELON, GINGER AND LIME GRANITA



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Make and share this Watermelon, Ginger and Lime Granita recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Food.com

Categories     Beverages

Time 2h30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup fresh lime juice
6 cups roughly chopped seedless watermelon (about 2 pounds)
1/2 cup sugar
1 lime, zested
2 inches ginger, divided, 1-inch cut into coins and 1-inch peeled and grated
fleur de sel, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a blender, blend the lime juice and watermelon together, creating watermelon water.
  • Strain the liquid through a fine mesh strainer to remove any seeds.
  • Place 1/2 cup of the watermelon water into a saucepan and add the sugar, lime zest and ginger coins. Bring the mixture to a simmer to dissolve the sugar and infuse the liquid with the ginger and lime flavor. Set aside to cool.
  • Add the grated ginger to the remaining watermelon water. Once the syrup is cool, remove the ginger coins and mix into the watermelon water. Pour the mixture into a 9 by 13-inch glass baking dish. Place the dish into the freezer to chill.
  • Every 30 minutes, scrape the mixture with a fork to break up the ice crystals and to keep it light and fluffy. Continue scraping every 30 minutes for at least 2 hours. Scrape the granita into elegant glasses and sprinkle with fleur de sel.
  • Cook's Notes:.
  • Taste your watermelon, this will tell you how much sugar to add to your simple syrup.
  • The fork helps to create ice crystals that will help give you a slushy consistency.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe, juicy limes. This will ensure that your granita is flavorful and refreshing.
  • Use fresh ginger. Fresh ginger has a more intense flavor than ground ginger.
  • Don't overmix the granita. Overmixing will make the granita icy and slushy. You want it to be light and fluffy.
  • Chill the granita thoroughly before serving. This will help it to set and become firm.
  • Serve the granita with fresh lime wedges or slices. This will add a pop of flavor and color.

Conclusion:

Ginger lime granita is a refreshing and flavorful dessert that is perfect for a hot summer day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Experiment with different flavors of fruit and herbs to create your own unique granita.

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