{
  "id": "CAT05-R25",
  "slug": "cat05-r25-treasure-coast-watermelon-lime-granita",
  "url": "https://www.thisisflorida.us/florida-recipes/recipes/cat05-r25-treasure-coast-watermelon-lime-granita.html",
  "title": "Treasure Coast Watermelon-Lime Granita",
  "category": "Desserts",
  "category_id": "CAT05",
  "language": "en",
  "yield_servings_base": 4,
  "servings_scale_options": [
    2,
    4,
    6,
    8
  ],
  "prep_time_minutes": 15,
  "cook_time_minutes": 0,
  "total_time_minutes": 15,
  "primary_cooking_method": "NO_COOK",
  "primary_food": "watermelon",
  "vegetarian": true,
  "allergens": [],
  "ingredients": [
    "4 cups seedless watermelon cubes (600 g)",
    "2 tablespoons fresh lime juice",
    "2 tablespoons sugar, or to taste",
    "Pinch of salt",
    "1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest, optional",
    "Fresh mint leaves for garnish",
    "optional"
  ],
  "directions": [
    "1. Blend watermelon, lime juice, sugar, and salt until smooth. Stir in optional lime zest.",
    "2. Pour into a shallow freezer-safe dish.",
    "3. Freeze for 1 hour. Scrape the icy edges toward the center with a fork.",
    "4. Repeat every 30–45 minutes for about 3 hours, breaking up ice crystals until fluffy.",
    "5. Spoon into chilled glasses and garnish with mint, if desired."
  ],
  "food_safety": "Wash the watermelon rind before cutting and keep the granita frozen between servings."
}