serves
2
prep
5 minutes
cook
1:10 hour
difficulty
Mid
serves
2
people
preparation
5
minutes
cooking
1:10
hour
difficulty
Mid
level
Ingredients
- ½ cup caster sugar
- 1 cup water
- 250 g watermelon
- squeeze of lime juice
Freezing time: 2 hours
Instructions
Place the sugar and water into a saucepan over medium heat and stir until the sugar has dissolved. Remove and cool completely.
Purée the watermelon in a blender or food processor, strain to remove any seeds, then stir in the lime juice and the cooled sugar syrup. Pour into a shallow metal container and freeze for 2 hours or until just frozen around the edges.
Using a fork, scrape the mixture to break up any ice crystals, then return to the freezer. Repeat every hour until the granita is frozen and slushy.
Serve in chilled glasses or bowls.
Cook's Notes
Oven temperatures are for conventional; if using fan-forced (convection), reduce the temperature by 20˚C. | We use Australian tablespoons and cups: 1 teaspoon equals 5 ml; 1 tablespoon equals 20 ml; 1 cup equals 250 ml. | All herbs are fresh (unless specified) and cups are lightly packed. | All vegetables are medium size and peeled, unless specified. | All eggs are 55-60 g, unless specified.
