Mint Honeydew Ice

Name: Mint Honeydew Ice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 quarts, 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 8 cups honeydew melon, cubed; 1 1/2 cups fresh mint leaves, lightly packed; 3/4 cup water; 3/4 cup sugar; 4 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon salt

Submitted by Jesters Lace

"From Southern Living. The recipe just called for simple syrup. I found instructions and incorporated them into the recipe. Cooking time is ice cream maker time."

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Ready In:: 45mins
Ingredients:: 6
Yields:: 2 quarts
Serves:: 8

ingredients

8 cups honeydew melon, cubed
1 ¹⁄₂ cups fresh mint leaves, lightly packed
³⁄₄ cup water
³⁄₄ cup sugar
4 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons lemon juice
¹⁄₄ teaspoon salt

directions

To make simple syrup: Mix water and sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and then turn heat down to low. Simmer 3 to 5 minutes or until sugar is completely dissolved. Allow to cool before proceeding.
Blend the melon, simple syrup, mint, lemon juice and and salt in a blender or food processor. In batches, if necessary. Freeze in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions.