Cantaloupe and Mint Granita

Name: Cantaloupe and Mint Granita
Prep time: 13 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 13 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 1 cup sugar, plus extra, as needed; 1 1/4 cups fresh mint leaves, packed, divided; cantaloupe, peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces to yield about 4 cups flesh; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from about 2 large limes)

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Ready In:: 8hrs 13mins
Ingredients:: 5
Serves:: 4-6

ingredients

Ingredients
2 cups water
1 cup sugar, plus extra, as needed
1 ¹⁄₄ cups fresh mint leaves, packed, divided
cantaloupe, peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces to yield about 4 cups flesh
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from about 2 large limes)

directions

Directions.
In a small saucepan, combine the water, sugar, and 1 cup mint leaves over medium heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and allow the syrup to cool, about 20 minutes. Strain before using.
In a blender, puree the cooled syrup, cantaloupe, and lime juice until smooth. Taste, and adjust the sweetness by blending in 1 extra tablespoon of sugar at a time. Add the remaining mint leaves and blend until finely chopped. Pour the mixture into a 9-by-13-by-2-inch glass baking dish and freeze until firm, at least 8 hours or overnight.
Use the tines of a fork to scrape the granita into chilled bowls and serve.