It’s COOL TREATS WEEK here at C&C, we’re hanging on to the heat here near the end of July and we need something to cool us off. First up, granita – a refreshing treat that is kind of a cross between an Italian ice and a sorbet.
It requires some patience to freeze, but is fruity, fabulous and so worth the wait. I love the watermelon and lime together, it is waaaaay better than making a trip to the shaved ice stand. Loved by kids and adults, granita is great to have on hand to serve up as a quick dessert or afternoon pick me up. My Glad freezer containers worked perfectly for freezing this cool treat! I can’t wait to explore more flavor options for this incredibly easy and tasty concoction.
Watermelon Granita
by Becca {Crumbs and Chaos}
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups WATERMELON, cubed
- 3/4 cup store bought LIMEADE
- 3/4 cup GINGER ALE
- 1/3 cup FRESH LIME JUICE
- 1/2 cup GRENADINE
Instructions
Place watermelon in blender. Blend until smooth, strain with a fine mesh strainer. Return juice to blender. Add remaining ingredients, blend to combine well.
Pour into a shallow dish (or divide between two containers). Place in freezer for 2 – 3 hours. Using a fork, scrape/stir things the mixture around and return to freezer. In another hour, scrape/stir again and return to freezer. Repeat until you have a container full of icy goodness. Serve as desired.
Alternatively, if you don’t have time to wait and scrape, you could churn this in your ice cream maker for about 40 minutes for a slushy treat.
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Recipe Source: Adapted from Food Network
Oh that looks so refreshing, I have a watermelon, I am going to make this! thanks so much for sharing!
Um, super easy it’s ridiculous–why haven’t I made this yet? Love me some shaved ice + watermelon in the summertime; can it get any more refreshing?!
This is awesome! Perfect for this weekend’s gathering!
Looks so refreshing. Great post. I found you via the Tuesday Talent Show from Chef in Training
I have linked a pizza I did with leftover roast chicken. Have a good week.
Looks like a delicious summer treat!
That looks SO refreshing! YUM.