Granita is a semi-frozen Sicilian dessert made with fruit, water, and sugar—like a more refined snow cone. This Melon and Mint Granita pairs the juicy sweetness of ripe melon with the cooling bite of fresh mint. It’s vegan, gluten-free, and refreshingly light—perfect as a palate cleanser or summer dessert.
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Add the cubed melon, sugar, water, lime juice, and mint leaves into a blender or food processor.
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Blend until completely smooth. Taste and adjust sweetness or acidity if needed.
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Strain through a fine mesh sieve for an ultra-smooth texture (optional but recommended).
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Pour the mixture into a shallow metal or glass baking dish (glass slows freezing, metal speeds it up).
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Place the dish in the freezer and set a timer for 30 minutes.
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After 30 minutes, use a fork to scrape the icy edges inward.
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Continue scraping every 30 minutes for 3–4 hours, until the entire mixture forms fluffy, crystallized ice flakes.
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Fluff the granita with a fork just before serving.
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Spoon into chilled bowls or glasses.
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Garnish with a mint sprig, melon ball, or a twist of lime zest for visual pop.
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Melon Substitutes: Watermelon and cucumber work well too!
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Add Some Sparkle: Pour a splash of Prosecco or sparkling water over each serving.
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No Sugar: Use honey or agave, or skip entirely if your melon is super sweet.
Ingredients
Directions
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Add the cubed melon, sugar, water, lime juice, and mint leaves into a blender or food processor.
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Blend until completely smooth. Taste and adjust sweetness or acidity if needed.
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Strain through a fine mesh sieve for an ultra-smooth texture (optional but recommended).
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Pour the mixture into a shallow metal or glass baking dish (glass slows freezing, metal speeds it up).
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Place the dish in the freezer and set a timer for 30 minutes.
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After 30 minutes, use a fork to scrape the icy edges inward.
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Continue scraping every 30 minutes for 3–4 hours, until the entire mixture forms fluffy, crystallized ice flakes.
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Fluff the granita with a fork just before serving.
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Spoon into chilled bowls or glasses.
-
Garnish with a mint sprig, melon ball, or a twist of lime zest for visual pop.
-
Melon Substitutes: Watermelon and cucumber work well too!
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Add Some Sparkle: Pour a splash of Prosecco or sparkling water over each serving.
-
No Sugar: Use honey or agave, or skip entirely if your melon is super sweet.