Easy Melon Ice
1 medium cantaloupe or honeydew, or 1/4 watermelon (for about 4 1/2
C. diced)
1/2 C. orange juice
1/2 C. sugar
Seed and dice the melon. Stir together the citrus juice and sugar
until mixture is fully liquid (sugar needn't be completely
dissolved). In batches, if necessary, puree melon with the sugar
mixture and any liquid from dicing. (A blender is best for this; if
using a food processor, keep at it a while, scraping and stirring
occasionally, to produce a puree, not just chopped melon). Taste and
add sugar if necessary.
Freeze in ice cream freezer following manufacturer's directions for
sorbet. If you don't have an ice cream freezer, pour mixture into
shallow bowl and freeze 3 hours or until firm, then scoop into a
mixer bowl and beat with an electric mixer about 10 seconds.
Refreeze.
Serves 8 |