Cantaloupe & Apricot Granita

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Ingredients

  1. 1/4 c sugar, 47 g
  2. 10-12 mint leaves
  3. 1/4 c water, 60 g
  4. 1 lb cantaloupe, chopped, plus 6 small wedges for garnish
  5. 1/4 c apricot preserves, 80 g
  6. pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, bring sugar, mint, and water to a boil.
  2. Strain, discard mint.
  3. In blender, puree syrup with chopped cantaloupe, preserves, and a pinch of salt; transfer to a 9x13 inch glass dish.
  4. Freeze until firm, stirring every 30 minutes, to form ice crystals.
  5. Scrape with fork; divide among glasses.
  6. Garnish with cantaloupe wedges.

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Serves: 6
Course: Appetizer,Dessert,Palate Cleanser
Type of Food: Ice Cream/Ices/Sorbets,Beverage - Nonalcoholic,Vegetarian,Vegan,Palate Cleanser,
Key Ingredient: Cantaloupes,Jams/Jellies/Preserves
Difficulty: 2 - Medium
Make Ahead: Yes
Prep Method: Stovetop,Blender,Freezer

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