Watermelon and Lime Granita

• 12 cup caster sugar (or other fine sugar)
• 12 cup water
• 13 cup lime juice
• 1 teaspoon lime rind (finely grated)
• 7 cups seedless watermelon, cubed

1. Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan and stir over a low heat until sugar has dissolved.
2. Bring the mixture to the boil.
3. Cook without stirring for 3-4 minutes until the mixture is syrupy.
4. Remove from the heat, stir in the lime juice and rind (zest) and allow to cool.
5. Puree the watermelon in a blender or processor until smooth.
6. You may need to do it in batches.
7. Transfer the watermelon puree to a bowl and stir in the lime syrup.
8. Pour into a shallow metal pan (such as a cake tin).
9. Freeze for 3-4 hours, separating and stirring with a fork every half an hour, until the mixture is like shaved ice consistancy.
10. For a nice presentation serve in martini glasses and garnish with lime slices.

caster sugar, water, lime juice, lime rind, seedless watermelon

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/watermelon-and-lime-granita-41024 (may not work)