Watermelon Granita
Light & Tasty
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Say a sweet ‘ciao’ to summer with this light and airy, Italian treat from our Test Kitchen! Serve in pretty glasses garnished with wedges of cantaloupe or mint sprigs.
SERVINGS: 8
CATEGORY: Low Fat
METHOD: Freezer
TIME: Prep: 15 min. + freezing
Ingredients:
- 1-1/4 cups sugar
- 1-1/4 cups water
- 6 cups cubed watermelon
- Small watermelon wedges, optional
Directions:
In a small saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved; set aside. In a blender, process watermelon in batches until smooth. Strain; discard pulp and seeds. Transfer to an 8-in. square dish; stir in sugar mixture. Cover and freeze overnight.
Remove from the freezer just before serving. Using a fork, scrape granita into serving glasses. Garnish with melon wedges if desired. Yield: 8 servings.