CUCUMBER-LIME GRANITA

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A cool refreshing dessert that's super easy to make. All you need are fresh cucumbers, limes, water and sugar!

Provided by Brooke Lark

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
2 cucumbers
2 limes, freshly squeezed

Steps:

  • Line shallow dish with parchment paper. In 2-quart saucepan, beat sugar and water with whisk until blended. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until mixture becomes a thin syrup. Cool.
  • Remove most of peel from cucumbers. With spoon, scoop out seeds. Chop cucumber into cubes.
  • In blender, place cucumbers, lime juice and syrup. Cover; blend until smooth. Pour into dish. Cover; freeze 2 to 3 hours or until completely frozen.
  • Rake fork through mixture. Serve immediately, or return granita to freezer until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

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