Post by Loupy on Jul 15, 2010 12:06:54 GMT -7
Watermelon Granita
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 watermelon or mint sprigs.
8 Servings
(2/3 cup per serving)
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.
Cool to room temperature.
Freeze for 1 hour; stir with a fork.
Freeze 2-3 hours longer or until completely frozen, stirring every 30 minutes.
Stir granita with a fork just before serving; spoon into dessert dishes.
Garnish with melon wedges if desired.
Nutrition Facts:
151 calories
0 fat (0 saturated fat)
0 cholesterol
4 mg sodium
41 g carbohydrate
1 g fiber
trace protein
© Taste of Home 2009
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 watermelon or mint sprigs.
8 Servings
(2/3 cup per serving)
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.
Cool to room temperature.
Freeze for 1 hour; stir with a fork.
Freeze 2-3 hours longer or until completely frozen, stirring every 30 minutes.
Stir granita with a fork just before serving; spoon into dessert dishes.
Garnish with melon wedges if desired.
Nutrition Facts:
151 calories
0 fat (0 saturated fat)
0 cholesterol
4 mg sodium
41 g carbohydrate
1 g fiber
trace protein
© Taste of Home 2009
