Watermelon and lime granita

Babiche Martens
Amanda Laird
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Amanda Laird

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This is the perfect finish to a special Christmas day brunch.

Ingredients

ā…“ cupCaster sugar
ā…“ cupWater
1Lime, for 2 Tbsp of juice and 1tsp finely grated zest
500 gWatermelon (Main)

Directions

  1. Put the sugar and water into a saucepan and bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Let cool. Stir in the lime juice and zest.
  2. Remove the seeds from the melon and discard. Chop the flesh and puree in a food processor, adding in the sugar syrup at the end.
  3. Pour into a shallow metal tray and freeze.
  4. When ready to serve, scrape with a fork and pile into chilled glasses.