Description
This refreshing Cantaloupe Granita is a sweet, icy treat made by blending ripe cantaloupe with water and sugar, then freezing it to create a light, slushy dessert perfect for hot days.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 very ripe cantaloupe, halved, seeds removed
- 2 ounces water
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (or other sweetener)
Instructions
- Prepare the cantaloupe: Remove the cantaloupe seeds and scoop out all the flesh into a blender.
- Blend the mixture: Blend the cantaloupe, water, and sugar together until fully combined into a smooth, smoothie-like consistency.
- Freeze the granita: Pour the blended mixture into a shallow container and freeze for at least two hours or until it becomes icy and holds its shape. Every hour, check the granita and break it up with a fork to prevent it from freezing into a solid block.
- Soften if needed: If the granita freezes into a solid block, let it sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes, then break it up again with a fork to restore its slushy texture.
- Serve: Enjoy the granita in a slightly slushy consistency for a refreshing dessert.
Notes
- Use very ripe cantaloupe for the sweetest and most flavorful granita.
- Adjust the sugar amount based on your preferred sweetness or substitute with natural sweeteners.
- Breaking up the ice crystals regularly is key to achieving a perfect granita texture.
- Serve immediately after breaking up for the best slushy consistency.
- Granita can be stored in the freezer and thawed slightly before serving.
