Watermelon Granita

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A refreshing granita from recipe+ have not included freezing time the preparation time.

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Steps

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Process 1kg of the watermelon until almost smooth.

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Combine the sugar and 1 / 3 cup water in a small saucepan and over moderate heat cook and stir for 2 minutes or until sugar dissolves.

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Remove from the heat and add juice and half the mint and cool.

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Combine pureed watermelon and syrup in a large jug and strain mixture into a 30cm x 30cm slice -an.

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Discard any seeds and mint.

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Freeze granita for 30 minutes and then using a fork scrape granita into flakes , repeat freezing and scraping process every 30 minutes for 3 hours or until set.

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Spoon reserved watermelon pieces into chilled serving glasses and top with granita and remaining mint.

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Ingredients

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seedless watermelon, sugar, water, lemon juice, mint