Best 2 Watermelon Ginger And Lime Granita Recipes

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In the sweltering summer heat, there's nothing quite as refreshing as a cool, sweet, and tangy treat. "Watermelon Ginger and Lime Granita" is a delightful frozen dessert that combines the flavors of watermelon, ginger, and lime in a symphony of refreshment. Made with simple ingredients and requiring minimal effort, this granita is the perfect guilt-free indulgence for a hot summer day.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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 watermelon: The better the watermelon, the better the granita. Look for melons that are heavy for their size and have a deep red color.
  • Freeze the watermelon in advance: This will make it easier to blend and will help the granita freeze more quickly.
  • Use fresh ginger and lime: These ingredients will give the granita a bright, refreshing flavor.
  • Adjust the sweetness to your liking: Add more or less sugar or honey, depending on how sweet you like your granita.
  • Serve the granita immediately: It will start to melt quickly, so enjoy it while it's still slushy.

Conclusion:

Watermelon ginger lime granita is a delicious and refreshing summer treat. It's easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The granita is also a good source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, potassium, and magnesium. So next time you're looking for a healthy and tasty way to cool down, give watermelon ginger lime granita a try.

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