Cantaloupe Italian Ice

A wonderful light Italian ice with cantaloupe flavor that uses only 4 ingredients. Feel free to substitute other melon or berries for the cantaloupe.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 168 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup water
• 1 ¼ cups superfine sugar
• ¼ cup lightly packed fresh mint leaves
• 2 cantaloupes (about 4 lbs each) - peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch wedges
• mint leaves for garnish

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place a 7x12-inch glass dish in the freezer to chill.

Step 2

Combine sugar and water in a saucepan over low heat. Cook until sugar has completely dissolved. Add mint, remove from heat, and set aside to cool.

Step 3

Place melon in a food processor and process until pureed; pour into a bowl. Strain mint leaves from cooled syrup and add syrup to the melon. Stir until well combined.

Step 4

Pour cantaloupe mixture into the chilled dish and freeze uncovered for 3 to 4 hours, stirring with a fork every 30 minutes. Continue until mixture is almost frozen and a bit grainy; don't let it freeze completely, otherwise you won't be able to serve it.

Step 5

Place in a decorative bowl and garnish with mint leaves.