Cantaloupe and Mint Granita

Name: Cantaloupe and Mint Granita
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 8 min
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 1 cup sugar, plus extra, as needed; 1 1/4 cups fresh mint leaves, packed, divided; 1 (2 1/2 to 3-pound) cantaloupe melon, peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces to yield about 4 cups flesh; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from about 2 large limes)

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Prep Time: 8 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total: 8 hours, 13 minutes

Servings: 5

Author : Giada De Laurentiis

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Ingredients

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2 cups water1 cup sugar, plus extra, as needed1 1/4 cups fresh mint leaves, packed, divided1 (2 1/2 to 3-pound) cantaloupe melon, peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces to yield about 4 cups flesh3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from about 2 large limes)

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Instructions

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Step 1

In a small saucepan, combine the water, sugar, and 1 cup mint leaves over medium heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and allow the syrup to cool, about 20 minutes. Strain before using.

Step 2

In a blender, puree the cooled syrup, cantaloupe, and lime juice until smooth. Taste, and adjust the sweetness by blending in 1 extra tablespoon of sugar at a time. Add the remaining mint leaves and blend until finely chopped. Pour the mixture into a 9-by-13-by-2-inch glass baking dish and freeze until firm, at least 8 hours or overnight.

Step 3

Use the tines of a fork to scrape the granita into chilled bowls and serve.