Watermelon and Lime Granita

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup juice of lime fresh ( 5 limes)
• 0.5 cup sugar 
• 0.5 cup water 
• 4 cups watermelon seedless cubed

Equipment

• bowl
• sauce pan
• blender
• baking pan

Directions

1. Place sugar and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 3 minutes.
2. Remove from heat.
3. Place sugar mixture in a small bowl; cool 10 minutes. Cover and chill at least 30 minutes.
4. Place sugar mixture, watermelon, and juice in a blender; process until smooth.
5. Pour watermelon mixture into an 11 x 7-inch baking dish; cover and freeze 3 hours. Stir well. Cover and freeze at least 2 hours or overnight.
6. Remove mixture from freezer, and let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes. Scrape the entire mixture with a fork until fluffy.
7. Serve with lime wedges, if desired.