Minted Watermelon Granita & Melon Sorbet
Minted Watermelon Granita and Melon Sorbet are refreshing frozen desserts perfect for hot summer days. The Minted Watermelon Granita is made by blending fresh watermelon with sugar and a touch of fresh mint, then freezing the mixture. It is scraped with a fork during the freezing process to create a light, flaky texture. The granita is intensely refreshing, combining the sweet juiciness of watermelon with a hint of mint.The Melon Sorbet is typically made using cantaloupe or honeydew melon. The melon is pureed and mixed with sugar and a splash of lemon or lime juice to enhance the flavor. The mixture is then churned in an ice cream maker to create a smooth, creamy sorbet with a more concentrated melon flavor compared to the granita.Together, these two desserts provide a delightful contrast of textures and flavors, making them a perfect light and cooling treat for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
- For the melon sorbet:
- 1 Ripe melon
- 2.1 oz Sugar
- 1 tbsp Honey
- For the watermelon granita:
- 17.6 oz Watermelon
- 0.5 Lemon
- 10 Mint leaves
- 2 tsp Sugar
Instructions
- The day before, peel and seed the watermelon, and cut it into cubes. Place them in a freezer bag and freeze for at least 6 hours.
- On the day of serving, peel, seed, and cube the melon. In a saucepan, heat 3.4 fl oz of water, sugar, and honey over low heat. Once the sugar dissolves, poach the melon for 10 minutes.
- Blend the melon and syrup, let it cool, and place the mixture in an ice cream maker. Let it churn as per the machine’s instructions.
- Place the frozen watermelon cubes in a blender. Add the lemon juice, sugar, and mint leaves. Wait for 5 minutes, then blend.
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