MELON WITH BASIL-LIME GRANITA
After such a substantial meal, you'll want to keep things light for dessert. A little fancier than a fruit salad yet almost as easy, this cool combination of musky cantaloupe and honeydew gets an unexpected fillip from icy granita. Dont worry if the granita melts faster than you expect-it will slump into a lovely sauce over the fruit.
Provided by Kay Chun
Categories Food Processor Low Fat Vegetarian Frozen Dessert Cantaloupe Honeydew Basil Healthy Gourmet
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring water and 2/3 cup sugar to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring until sugar has dissolved, then simmer 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and cool completely in an ice bath, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
- Purée syrup with basil and 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoon lime juice until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a 3-quart shallow nonreactive container, pressing on and then discarding solids.
- Freeze basil-lime syrup, stirring and crushing lumps with a fork every 30 minutes, until evenly frozen, about 2 hours.
- One hour before serving, cut melons into small wedges and peel. Combine in a large bowl. Whisk together remaining 2 tablespoon lime juice and 1 tablespoon sugar and pour over fruit. Let macerate, tossing occasionally, about 15 minutes.
- Scrape granita with a fork, crushing any lumps. Serve melon in shallow bowls, drizzled with melon liquid and topped with granita and mint.
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Md shihab Hanan
[email protected]I love the combination of melon and basil. It's so unique and refreshing.
Brycen Vance
[email protected]This granita is so refreshing and flavorful. It's the perfect way to cool down on a hot day.
Zion Rimson - Brown
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of melon, but I loved this granita. The lime and basil really brighten up the flavor.
Shyla
[email protected]This granita is a great way to cool down on a hot day. It's also a delicious and refreshing snack.
Faisal Khan Swati
[email protected]I love how this granita is made with all-natural ingredients. It's a healthy and refreshing treat that I can feel good about eating.
Dee Davis
[email protected]This granita is the perfect dessert for a summer party. It's light, refreshing, and easy to make.
KahncN javba
[email protected]I made this granita for a brunch party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the light and refreshing flavor.
LogeusTheMighty
[email protected]This granita is a great way to use up leftover melon. I always have a few extra melons in the fridge, so this is a great way to use them up.
Kaly Bahr
[email protected]I love the combination of melon and basil. It's so unique and refreshing.
Nasir Sultan
[email protected]This granita is so refreshing and flavorful. It's the perfect way to cool down on a hot day.
Qasir Ali
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of melon, but I loved this granita. The lime and basil really brighten up the flavor.
Faculty Stunner
[email protected]I didn't have any basil on hand, so I used mint instead. It was still delicious!
Elen sabbir
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to make. I was able to whip it up in no time.
harold godwin
[email protected]This is the best granita I've ever had! The flavors are so well-balanced and the texture is perfect.
Abraham Feli Tetteh
[email protected]I made this granita for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique and refreshing flavor. I will definitely be making it again.
Qasim stories
[email protected]This melon granita was an absolute delight! The combination of sweet melon, tangy lime, and aromatic basil created a refreshing and flavorful treat that was perfect for a hot summer day.