Melon Granita
Cool off with the ultimate summer treat: Melon Granita! This easy, no-cook recipe transforms a ripe cantaloupe or honeydew melon into a refreshing, icy dessert that's perfect for hot days. Blended with a touch of granulated sugar, fresh lemon juice, and water, this granita balances natural sweetness with a hint of tang. The magic happens in the freezer—scraping with a fork creates its signature fluffy, snow-like texture. Ready in just a few hours and garnished with fresh mint, this vibrant dish is as stunning as it is delicious. Whether served as a palate cleanser or a light dessert, Melon Granita is guaranteed to impress at any gathering. Keywords: melon granita recipe, refreshing summer dessert, easy frozen treat.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large ripe melon (cantaloupe or honeydew)
- 0.25 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 cups water
- 2 sprigs fresh mint (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Cut the melon in half and scoop out the seeds. Remove the rind and chop the flesh into small chunks.
Place the melon chunks in a blender along with the sugar, lemon juice, and water. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth.
Taste the mixture and adjust the sweetness or acidity by adding more sugar or lemon juice, if needed.
Pour the blended mixture into a shallow baking dish (preferably metal or glass) to allow even freezing.
Place the dish in the freezer for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, use a fork to scrape and break up any ice crystals forming around the edges.
Return the dish to the freezer and repeat the scraping process every 30 minutes for about 2-3 hours, or until the entire mixture has transformed into a fluffy granita with no large icy chunks.
Once fully frozen and fluffed, divide the granita into serving bowls or glasses.
Garnish with fresh mint sprigs, if desired, and serve immediately!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
707 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.6 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.9 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 241 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 174.3 g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.8 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 168.6 g | ||
| Protein | 12.9 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 138 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 4045 mg | 86% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
