Melon Granitas Recipe

There’s nothing like a melon granita on those hot summer days. If you get the chance try out this cool and refreshing treat! :D yum

Ingredients

1/2cup sugar

3 lb honey dew, cataloupe or water melon, rind removed, seeded and cut into 1 inch pieces (4cups total)

Directions

1. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and 1/2 cup water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer (do not stir) until the sugar dissolves. 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and let coll completely.
2. In a food processor, puree the cooled syrup and the melon until smooth. Strain into a metal loaf pan, cover and freeze until firm. 3 hrs or up to 3 days.
3. When ready to serve, remove the pan from the freezer and let sit at room temp for 5 minutes. Using a fork, scrape the surface of the melon ice to create flakes; divide among glasses.