A granita is a rustic but sophisticated frozen dessert that does not require an ice cream make.
Combine melon, apple juice and lemon juice in a blender; puree until smooth. Pour the mixture into a 9x13-inch glass or metal pan.
Place the pan on a level surface in your freezer. Freeze, stirring and scraping with a fork every 30 Minutes, moving the frozen edges in toward the slushy center and crushing any lumps, until the granita is firm but not frozen solid, 3 to 4 hours.
Remove from the freezer; use a metal spatula or large spoon to break up the frozen ice into small slivers. Pack into an airtight plastic container and freeze for at least 1 Hour Longer.
Remove from the freezer about 20 Minutes before serving to soften slightly. Use a large fork to scrape the granita into shallow bowls. Sprinkle blueberries over each portion and garnish with mint leaves, if desired.
Ingredients
Directions
Combine melon, apple juice and lemon juice in a blender; puree until smooth. Pour the mixture into a 9x13-inch glass or metal pan.
Place the pan on a level surface in your freezer. Freeze, stirring and scraping with a fork every 30 Minutes, moving the frozen edges in toward the slushy center and crushing any lumps, until the granita is firm but not frozen solid, 3 to 4 hours.
Remove from the freezer; use a metal spatula or large spoon to break up the frozen ice into small slivers. Pack into an airtight plastic container and freeze for at least 1 Hour Longer.
Remove from the freezer about 20 Minutes before serving to soften slightly. Use a large fork to scrape the granita into shallow bowls. Sprinkle blueberries over each portion and garnish with mint leaves, if desired.