Melon Shaved Ice -

Melon Shaved Ice

(1 cup) water
(1/3 cup) sugar
(4 cups) peeled, seeded ripe cantaloupe, muskmelon, or watermelon, cut into large chunks
(1 Tbsp.) lemon juice

Dessert

Homemade shaved ice made with your favorite type of melon.

About 10 minutes (plus 2 hrs freezing)

About 5 minutes

1Place a small saucepan over medium heat. Add water and sugar. Cook, stirring, until sugar dissolves. Set aside to cool.
2Puree melon, lemon juice and sugar mixture until smooth. Divide mixture evenly between 2 freezer-safe containers. Freeze 1-2 hours, shaving with a fork every 1/2 hour.

3When completely frozen, use a fork to break into chunks. Place back in food processor and process until smooth. Place into a freezer-safe container and freeze another 20-30 minutes. Enjoy!

Serving Size: 1/6 of dish

Amount Per Serving:

Recipe Category: Dessert

Recipe Subcategory: Ice Cream and Sorbet

Recipe Ethnicity: N/A

Dietetic Info:

Vegetarian/Allergen Info: N/A

NOTE: Glycemic Index Scale: Low=0-55, Medium=56-69, High=70 or greater.