MELON GRANITAS

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When the temperature soars, these chilly sweets will provide cool relief (and lots of smiles).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 3h

Number Of Ingredients 2

1/2 cup sugar
1 honeydew melon (about 5 pounds) or 2 cantaloupes (3 pounds each)

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, heat sugar with 2 tablespoons water, stirring occasionally, until dissolved, 1 to 2 minutes; set aside.
  • Peel, seed, and coarsely chop melon. In a food processor, puree melon with sugar syrup until smooth (to yield about 6 cups); pour into a large, shallow dish.
  • Freeze, stirring and breaking up crystals with a fork every 30 minutes, until entire mixture is frozen and crystallized, about 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 g, Protein 1 g

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