Description
A refreshing and easy-to-make granita featuring fresh cantaloupe and mint, perfect for a hot summer day.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 lbs (24 oz) organic fresh, ripe cantaloupe chunks (about 2 small melons, cut)
- 20 leaves fresh mint and more for garnish (about 4 to 5 sprigs)
- 4 teaspoons organic Grade A maple syrup (or to taste)
Instructions
- Place the cantaloupe chunks and mint leaves in a stainless steel vessel. Freeze for at least three hours until the cantaloupe is solid.
- Remove the frozen cantaloupe and mint from the freezer. Depending on the temperature in your kitchen, allow the cantaloupe to thaw at room temperature for about 10-15 minutes until slightly softened.
- Transfer the cantaloupe and mint to a blender. Add the maple syrup and blend until smooth and slushy.
- Pour the mixture into a shallow dish and return to the freezer. Scrape with a fork every 30 minutes for 2 hours to create a granita texture.
- Serve in chilled bowls or glasses, garnished with additional mint leaves.
Notes
For a sweeter granita, adjust the maple syrup to taste. This granita can be stored in the freezer for up to a week; just scrape again with a fork before serving to refresh the texture. Use fresh, ripe cantaloupe for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 3 hours
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 19
- Sodium: 10
- Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 21
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 0