Ahhh… our muggy HOT summer North Carolina days call for something nice and cold to refresh us, and this granita, made with local watermelon and blueberries, is just fit’n for that. You can make it in a flash to keep on hand for a backyard or beach cottage treat. Just add a shade tree and you’ll be all set.
Course Brunch, Dessert, Fun Food!, Snack, Sweet Treats
Cuisine American, Farmers Market, Summer Food
Author Wendy Perry
Ingredients
¼cupsugar
1pintfresh blueberries
half of seedless watermelon,6-8 cups
½cuporange juice
zestof one orange
Instructions
Combine sugar and blueberries in a small bowl to sit while preparing granita.
Put watermelon pulp and juice into food processor. Whirl until pureed. Pour into 13”x 9” dish* and stir in orange zest. Scatter with the sweetened blueberries.
Freeze several hours. Once frozen, scrape up the ice with a fork or spoon. Find that shade tree and enjoy your icy cold watermelon treat.
Notes
Variation: If you like creamy frozen desserts, once you pour into the pan, whirl in some half and half or whipping cream before freezing!*If a large dish doesn’t fit in your freezer, divide into 2-8”x 8” dishes.