Watermelon Mint Granita
Sparkling ruby ice crystals of pure watermelon and mint — the most refreshing thing you can eat on a hot day. No machine, almost no sweetener needed. Fat-free and hydrating.
Why you'll love this recipe
- Not one spoon of refined sugar
- No baking required
- Sweetened with real honey
- Makes enough for 6
- Easy, with clear steps and nothing fussy
What you'll need
Everything here is a real ingredient you can find in a normal shop. Nothing artificial, no powders pretending to be sugar. Here is the full list, with the quantities I actually use.
- 6 cups cubed seedless watermelon
- 2 tbsp raw honey (only if the melon isn't very sweet)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 8 fresh mint leaves
- Pinch salt
How to make it
Blend watermelon, honey, lime, mint and salt until smooth.
Pour into a shallow freezer-safe dish (the shallower, the faster it freezes evenly).
Freeze 1 hour, then scrape all over with a fork to make icy flakes.
Repeat the fork-scraping every 30–45 minutes, 3–4 times, until fluffy and crystalline.
Scoop into glasses; garnish with mint.
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Storage
Keep it covered in the fridge and it will hold for three to four days. If you are making it ahead, hold back any fresh topping until just before you serve so nothing goes soft. Most of these freeze well too, wrapped tight, for up to three months.
Questions about this recipe
Is Watermelon Mint Granita really made without refined sugar?
Yes. All the sweetness comes from honey - there is not one spoon of white sugar in it. That is the whole point of how I cook.
Do I need to bake Watermelon Mint Granita?
No baking at all. It sets in the fridge, so you do not need to turn the oven on - which makes it an easy one for a hot day.
How long does Watermelon Mint Granita keep?
Kept covered in the fridge it holds for three to four days. Most of these freeze well too, wrapped tight, for up to three months - hold back any fresh topping until just before serving.
How many does Watermelon Mint Granita make?
This makes enough for 6. It scales cleanly, so use the 1x / 2x / 3x buttons on the recipe card if you need more or less.
Watermelon Mint Granita
Sparkling ruby ice crystals of pure watermelon and mint — the most refreshing thing you can eat on a hot day. No machine, almost no sweetener needed. Fat-free and hydrating.
Ingredients
- 6 cups cubed seedless watermelon
- 2 tbsp raw honey (only if the melon isn't very sweet)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 8 fresh mint leaves
- Pinch salt
Instructions
- Blend watermelon, honey, lime, mint and salt until smooth.
- Pour into a shallow freezer-safe dish (the shallower, the faster it freezes evenly).
- Freeze 1 hour, then scrape all over with a fork to make icy flakes.
- Repeat the fork-scraping every 30–45 minutes, 3–4 times, until fluffy and crystalline.
- Scoop into glasses; garnish with mint.
