This is the perfect icy cold, refreshing granita to enjoy on hot summer days. Adding wine prevents the granita from becoming frozen solid. To make this granita a kid-friendly one, just omit the wine.
Ingredients
- ½ C sugar
- ½ C water
- 3 C cantaloupe pieces, chilled and in 1″ cubes
- ¼ C dry, fruity white wine (optional)
- 2 T lime juice
- Lime zest for garnish
Preparation
Place sugar and water in a small saucepan. Heat over medium-high heat; stirring to dissolve sugar. Reduce heat to medium. Simmer 1 minute. Let syrup cool.
In a food processor, puree cooled syrup with cantaloupe cubes, white wine, and lime juice. Pour mixture into an 8×8″ glass dish, then cover.
Freeze mixture until thoroughly frozen, about 4 hours, stirring with fork every 1 hour.
Before serving, scrape granita with a fork into icy flakes. Spoon approximately 2-3 rounded tablespoons granita into a glass and garnish with lime zest.