Watermelon Granita

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   In a 1- to 2-quart pan over high heat, combine 1 cup water, sugar, and lime peel and bring to a boil. Let cool, then pour through a fine strainer into a bowl.

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   In a blender, whirl watermelon and 1 cup of the lime syrup until smooth. If there are seeds, pour mixture through a fine strainer into a bowl. Stir in the lime juice. Add syrup and/or lime juice to taste (mixture will taste less sweet once frozen).

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   Pour puree into an 8-inch square baking pan. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze until mixture has started to freeze at the edges but is still slushy, 2 to 3 hours. Stir the mixture thoroughly, scraping the sides down. Cover and freeze until solid, at least 8 hours.

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   To serve, scrape with a fork to make large flakes and spoon into chilled glasses or bowls.

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   Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

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   Prep and Cook Time: 30 minutes, plus 8 hours to freeze.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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