ROSEMARY WATERMELON GRANITA

This recipe goes together quickly but it does require 8 hours in the freezer.

1/3 cup raw sugar

1 sprig fresh rosemary

4 cups seedless watermelon chunks

2 tbsp lemon juice

1 tsp grated lemon zest

In a small pot, combine sugar, 1/3 cup water and rosemary sprig over medium heat, bring to aa boil. Cook, stirring, until sugar is dissolved, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool. Strain. In a blender, puree watermelon with syrup. Stir in limon juice and zest. Pour into a 9-inch square pan. Cover and freeze 8 hours.

With a fork, scrape frozen mixture into flakes. Spoon into glasses and garnish as desired. Serve immediately.

recipe and photo First for women 2023