Saturday, May 23, 2009
Melon Granitas
INGREDIENTS
1 cup water
1/2 to 1 cup sugar, according to taste
4 cup peeled, seeded ripe melon, cut into large chunks
1 tablespoon lemon juice
PREPARATION
In small saucepan, heat water and sugar until sugar dissolves; let cool. In food processor, combine melon, lemon juice and sugar syrup. Puree until smooth. Pour mixture into baking pan. Freeze 1 to 2 hours, stirring every half hour until frozen solid. Break into chunks; return to food processor. Process mixture until smooth. Return to baking pan and freeze 20 to 30 minutes. To serve: Scrape and spoon into chilled parfait glasses or bowls.
YIELD
12 Serving/s
* Helpful Hint
For layered parfaits, divide recipe in half or thirds and use different melons.
Nutritional InformationPer serving: 64 calories, 1 gram fat, 0 cholesterol, 1 milligram sodium, 16 grams carbohydrate, 1 gram protein.
Posted by Lady A at 7:54 AM