White Port and Watermelon Granita

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
White Port and Watermelon Granita
45 min.
12
104kcal

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Imagine enjoying a light, refreshing dessert on a warm summer day that tantalizes your taste buds and keeps you cool. Enter the delightful White Port and Watermelon Granita—a treat that embodies the essence of summertime indulgence. With its vibrant flavors and gorgeous presentation, this granita is perfect for gatherings, picnics, or simply to savor during a quiet evening at home.

Combining the natural sweetness of juicy watermelon with the sophisticated notes of white port and zesty lime, this granita is an enticing fusion that will impress your guests and become a staple in your dessert repertoire. Plus, it's entirely vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, making it a guilt-free option that caters to a variety of dietary preferences.

This quick and easy recipe allows you to create a stunning dessert that requires minimal effort yet delivers maximum flavor. In just about 45 minutes of prep time, you can prepare a dish that serves 12 people, making it ideal for parties or family gatherings. With each spoonful, you'll experience a burst of fresh watermelon paired with the tangy brightness of lime and the unique richness of white port. So grab your blender and baking pan, and get ready to make a dessert that will be the highlight of any occasion!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup juice of lime fresh
  • tablespoon lime zest shredded
  • cup port white
  • 0.8 cup sugar 
  • cups watermelon divided cubed seeded

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • blender
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. In a small saucepan over high heat, bring 1 cup water, sugar, and lime zest to a boil; stir until sugar is dissolved.
  2. Strain into a blender and add 3 cups cubed seeded watermelon. Whirl until smooth and pour into a 9- by 13-in. metal baking pan.
  3. Add 3 more cups watermelon to blender along with port and lime juice; whirl until smooth, add to pan, and mix well.
  4. Cover and freeze until mixture is beginning to freeze at the edges, about 2 hours. Stir, cover, and freeze until solid, about 6 hours. Just before serving, scrape into soft clumps with a fork. Spoon into chilled glasses or bowls.

Nutrition Facts

Calories104kcal
Protein2.37%
Fat1.6%
Carbs96.03%

Properties

Glycemic Index
14.73
Glycemic Load
12.8
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
1.8978261095674%

Flavonoids

Petunidin
1.33mg
Delphinidin
0.78mg
Malvidin
18.97mg
Peonidin
0.79mg
Catechin
1.97mg
Epicatechin
1.51mg
Eriodictyol
0.11mg
Hesperetin
0.67mg
Naringenin
0.04mg
Luteolin
0.35mg
Kaempferol
0.34mg
Quercetin
0.42mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:104.34kcal
5.22%
Fat:0.16g
0.24%
Saturated Fat:0.01g
0.08%
Carbohydrates:21.41g
7.14%
Net Carbohydrates:21.07g
7.66%
Sugar:18.84g
20.93%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:2.8mg
0.12%
Alcohol:3.06g
100%
Alcohol %:3.4%
100%
Protein:0.53g
1.06%
Vitamin C:7.81mg
9.47%
Vitamin A:435.21IU
8.7%
Potassium:110.18mg
3.15%
Manganese:0.05mg
2.71%
Magnesium:9.83mg
2.46%
Copper:0.04mg
2.17%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
2.01%
Vitamin B5:0.18mg
1.82%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
1.82%
Iron:0.24mg
1.36%
Fiber:0.34g
1.35%
Vitamin B2:0.02mg
1.34%
Phosphorus:10.96mg
1.1%
Source:My Recipes