Dessert

Watermelon and mint granita

Presenting this fresh and cleansing italian-style dessert is an ideal way to wind down a summer party or family gathering.
WATERMELON AND MINT GRANITAAustralian Women's Weekly
4
20M

Ingredients

Method

1.Combine sugar and 2 cups (500ml) of water in a medium saucepan. Stir over low heat, without boiling, until the sugar dissolves. Bring to the boil. Add the mint sprigs, reduce the heat and simmer, without stirring, for 5 minutes.
2.Meanwhile, blend or process the watermelon in batches until smooth. Push puree through a sieve into a large bowl. Stir in the syrup.
3.Pour the mixture into two shallow meta pans. Cover with foil and freeze for about 3 hours or until almost set.
4.Using a fork, scrape the granita from bottom and sides of the pans, mixing the frozen with the unfrozen mixture. Cover and return to the freezer until frozen.
5.To serve, use a fork to scrape the granita to form large ice crystals. Spoon into glasses and serve immediately.

Related stories





Plum crumbles
Dessert

Plum crumbles

Starring sweet, seasonal fruit and coconut, these crunchy baked crumbles turn out as comforting winter warmers. Or try them with custard as a substitute for traditional festive season pudding.