FROSTY CANTALOUPE SHERBET

Frosty Cantaloupe Sherbet image

Melon lovers are sure to enjoy this frosty dessert. A dish of the sherbet is a refreshing ending to a light lunch or dinner during the summer. It's also a great way to use up overripe cantaloupe. -Mary Dixson of Decatur, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 small ripe cantaloupe
2 cups cold fat-free milk, divided
1/3 cup sugar
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Cut cantaloupe in half; discard seeds. Scoop out pulp (there should be about 4 cups of melon). Place cantaloupe and 1 cup milk in a blender or food processor; cover and process until smooth., In a large saucepan, combine sugar and remaining milk. Sprinkle gelatin over top; let stand for 1 minute. Heat over low heat, stirring until gelatin is complete dissolved. , Stir in the corn syrup, salt and pureed cantaloupe. Pour into a 13-in. x 9-in. pan. Cover and freeze until partially frozen, about 3 hours, stirring occasionally., Place cantaloupe mixture in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Return to the pan. Cover and freeze until almost frozen, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 170mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.