Watermelon
Granita
Watermelon
Daiquiri
Watermelon
Smoothie 1
Watermelon
Smoothie 2
Watermelon
is truly one of summertime’s sweetest treats. It is fun to eat, and good for
you. Watermelon seeds were brought to this country by African slaves. Today
there are more than 100 different varieties of watermelons. The flesh may be
red, pink, orange or yellow. There are seedless varieties and super-sweet round
ones that fit nicely into the refrigerator.
Once
picked, uncut watermelon can be stored for about 2 weeks at room temperature
especially if the temperature is about 45 to 50°. Uncut watermelons have a
shorter refrigerator life, so store at room temperature until ready to chill and
eat. Tightly cover cut pieces in plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for
2 to 3 days.
Watermelon
tastes best icy cold in fruit smoothies, slushes or simply eaten from the rind.
Seeded watermelon chunks can be frozen to use in watermelon slushes or
fruit smoothies. Watermelon sorbet or granita stays fresh in the freezer for up
to 3 months. The best way to enjoy watermelon is while they are fresh and sweet.
When they are gone, they are gone until next summer.
If
you think watermelons are just water, think again.
Watermelon's
red color is caused by lycopene, a carotenoid pigment, which researchers believe
is a powerful antioxidant and has protective and anti-cancer health benefits.
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Watermelon
Granita
5
cups seeded watermelon pulp
1 cup sugar syrup*
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Thin watermelon wedges, cut into strips for a garnish
Puree
watermelon in a food processor.
Pour
into a 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Stir in the syrup and lemon juice. Freeze for
about 4 hours or until frozen solid.
To
serve, scrape up granita with a large spoon and place in goblets, tulip shaped
wine glasses or ice cream dishes. Garnish with a narrow wedge of watermelon.
Makes 4 servings.
*
To make sugar syrup; Combine 1/2 cup water and 1 cup sugar in a saucepan. Bring
to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil for one minute. Stirring constantly until
all of the sugar has dissolved. Cool in the refrigerator.
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Watermelon
Daiquiri
4
cups peeled seeded and cubed watermelons
1/2 cup light rum
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup triple sec
ice cubes.
Freeze
watermelon in a shallow pan at least 6 hours.
Combine
frozen watermelon, rum, lime juice, and Triple Sec in container of an electric
blender; process until smooth, stopping once to scrap down sides. Add enough ice
to bring mixture to 5-cup level; process until smooth. Repeat procedure, if
necessary, until mixture measures 5 cups.
Serve
immediately.
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Watermelon
Smoothie 1
1
- 8 ounce lemon, fat-free yogurt
3 cups cubed, seeded watermelon
1 pint fresh strawberries, cleaned and hulled
1 tablespoon honey or strawberry jam
3 ice cubes
In
a blender or food processor, combine yogurt, watermelon, strawberries, honey and
ice cubes.
Process
until smooth and frothy. Serve in tall glasses with a straw. Makes 4 servings.
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Watermelon
Smoothie 2
4
cups seeded cold watermelon
1 tablespoon lime juice
sugar to taste
Combine
all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth.
Serve.
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