When you think of summer, what foods come to mind for you? For me, I think of corn on the cob, pasta salad, grilled hot dogs and burgers, s'mores, and WATERMELON! Summer just wouldn't be summer without watermelon, right? Watermelon adds a new twist and a sweet flavor to lots of different foods but one of my favorites is a nice, cool WATERMELON GRANITA!
Granitas are so refreshing. We love this simple granita recipe from Johnstown, Laurel Highlands, Altoona, Pa., Macaroni Kid publisher Julie Follansbee:
Ingredients:
- 4 cups of cubed watermelon, seeded
- Juice of 1/2 of a lime
- 1/4 cup sugar
Instructions:
STEP 1: Puree all the ingredients together
STEP 2: Pour into a shallow dish and freeze for one hour
STEP 3: Scrape off the top, layer by layer, with a fork
STEP 4: Serve with a garnish of lime or fresh mint leaves in a tall glass
