Name: Cantaloupe Granita
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: Makes 4 dessert servings
Ingredients: 2 cups coarsely chopped cantaloupe (from 1/2 melon, seeded); 1/4 cup sugar, or to taste; 1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, or to taste; 1 cup ice cubes

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Cantaloupe GranitaRomulo Yanes

Recipe information

Total Time
50 min
Yield
Makes 4 dessert servings

Ingredients

2 cups coarsely chopped cantaloupe (from 1/2 melon, seeded)

1/4 cup sugar, or to taste

1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, or to taste

1 cup ice cubes

Preparation

Purée all ingredients in a blender until smooth, then pour into a 13- by 9-inch metal pan and freeze until mixture becomes a firm slush, at least 40 minutes. Scrape with a fork and serve in chilled glasses.

TagsGranita Frozen Dessert Dessert Cantaloupe Melon Fruit Dairy Free Gluten Free Nut Free Vegan Easy No-Cook Blender Labor Day Summer Gourmet

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