Cantaloupe Granita


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Ingredients

cup superfine sugar
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup lightly packed fresh mint leaves
1 medium cantaloupe (about 4 pounds) peeled and seeded, cut into 1-inch wedges
Pinch salt

Preparation

1
Combine the sugar and water over low heat until the sugar has dissolved.
2
Add the mint.
3
Remove the pan from the heat and let cool.
4
Puree the fruit in a food processor until liquefied.
5
Pour the fruit into a medium bowl and add the salt. Remove the mint leaves from the syrup.
6
Add the syrup to the pureed fruit and mix well.
7
Pour the cantaloupe mixture into a pre-chilled 7 by 12-inch glass baking dish.
8
Place it uncovered into the freezer.
9
Stir with a fork every 1/2 hour until almost completely frozen but still grainy, about 3 to 4 hours.

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About

Granita is a semi-frozen dessert of sugar, water and flavorings. It originated in the Sicily region of Italy. It is basically a cross between sorbet and italian ice. The most common flavorings are lemon, strawberry, almond and coffee.

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