Melon Granitas

Granitas are prefect for this time of the year! It's hot and things like pool parties need to be cooled down with these.

 Melon Granitas Recipe:

Servings 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 159

Recipe:
-1/2 cup sugar
-3 lb honeydew, cantaloupe or watermelon, rind removed, seeded and cut into 1-in. pieces (about 4 cups total)

Recipe Preparation:

1. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and 1/2 cup water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer (do not stir) until the sugar dissolves, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
2. In a food processor, purée the cooled syrup and the melon until smooth. Strain into a metal loaf pan, cover and freeze until firm, 3 hours or up to 3 days.
3. When ready to serve, remove the pan from the freezer and let sit at room temperature for 5 minutes. Using a fork, scrape the surface of the melon ice to create flakes; divide among glasses.

Via Womansday