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Watermelon-basil granita

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Total Time
4 hr 10 min
Prep
10 min
Serves
6
Difficulty
Easy
A bit of citrus juice brightens up the flavor of this granita while fresh herbs lend a fun twist.

Ingredients

Watermelon

6 cup(s), seedless, chunks

Fresh lemon juice

2 tsp(s)

Fresh basil

2 tbsp(s), plus extra for garnish

Instructions

  1. Puree watermelon and lemon juice in a large blender or food processor; add basil and pulse to combine. Pour into a pie plate or 9-in square pan and freeze for 30 minutes; stir frozen bits of fruit into center. Continue to stir and scrape frozen fruit from edges to center every 30 mins until granita is completely frozen, about 4 hours. Serve garnished with basil.
  2. Serving size: 1 c