How To Make Granita

Takes 30 minutes | Serves 6 |

Ingredients

700 g fruit (such as seedless watermelon, strawberries, or peaches)
60 ml lime juice
50 g granulated sugar
0.75 g salt
1 portion yogurt (optional, for serving)

Steps

• Blend the fruit, lime juice, sugar, and salt in a blender or food processor until smooth, about 1 minute.
• Pour the purée into a 9x13-inch metal pan. Freeze for 30 minutes.
• Scrape the granita with a fork and return to the freezer. Repeat every 30 minutes for 4 hours until completely frozen and flaky.
• Optional: Stir sugar, lime zest, and pepper flakes together for topping. Set aside.
• Scoop the granita into bowls alone or with yogurt. Top with sugared lime zest mixture if using.