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Melon Sorbet with Lemon Granita recipe icon

Melon Sorbet with Lemon Granita

Refreshing dessert made from cantaloupe puree with crispy lemon granita. Made without an ice cream maker — frozen in the freezer with periodic stirring. Perfect for a summer table.

Total
32 min
Standard serving
569.5 g

Ingredients

Total 3

Instructions

  1. 1

    Step 1

    In a glass bowl, mix lemon juice, 7 tablespoons of sugar and 5 tablespoons of water until the sugar is completely dissolved.

    Place in the freezer for 2 hours. Every 20–30 minutes, stir the mixture with a fork, scraping crystals from the sides and preventing lumps from forming.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Peel the melon, cut it into cubes and blend with 3 tablespoons of sugar.

    Taste for sweetness and add more sugar if needed.

    Transfer the puree to a container and place in the freezer. Every 20–30 minutes, stir with a fork, scraping crystals from the sides and preventing lumps from forming.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Chill the serving bowl. Place a tablespoon of lemon granita in the center, and top with a scoop of melon sorbet.

    Garnish with a sprig of tarragon or mint.

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