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Cantaloupe-Basil Granita

August 30, 2019 By Patricia 12 Comments

Cantaloupe-Basil Granita is a refreshing treat to have on hand to help wrap up the summer season. It’s easy to make and fun to serve at any warm-weather gathering.

Cantaloupe-Basil Granita is a lovely frozen treat. Cantaloupe-Basil Granita is easy to make and perfect on a hot day.

The summer season sort of requires that you have frozen treats on hand, dontcha think? I do, and that’s why I love to try all sorts of them. Cantaloupe-Basil Granita is definitely refreshing, and the pop of earthy basil adds a fun touch.

Cantaloupe-Basil Granita is refreshing and fun for the summer! Cantaloupe-Basil Granita is the perfect after-dinner treat this summer!

I may have mentioned before that I don’t have room in my kitchen cupboards for an ice cream maker (Update: Since writing this post, I’ve cleaned out my cupboards and purchased an ice cream maker). Some of my cupboards are filled to the brim, and opening them requires extreme caution. Sometimes I forget how full they are, which can be quite hazardous.

Cantaloupe-Basil Granita is the treat to reach for this summer. Cantaloupe-Basil Granita is easy to make and such a fun, frozen treat!

But even without an ice cream maker, I’m still able to make a few frozen desserts like Peach and Thyme Semifreddo, No-Churn Orange-Cardamom Ice Cream, or No-Churn Lemon Pie Ice Cream that are no fuss, like Cantaloupe-Basil Granita. All you really need to make this icy treat is some fresh fruit and a freezer.

Granita is a frozen Italian dessert, but quite different from cold, creamy and delightful gelato. Granita is made with water, juice from fruit, and a sugar syrup. You mix it together, pop it in the freezer, and scrape it around several times as it forms ice crystals over a few hours. Think of it as a chunkier, sophisticated slushy, easily made with fresh fruit and no telltale, convenience-store acquired blue tongue!

Cantaloupe-Basil Granita is frosty and refreshing for a summer treat. Cantaloupe-Basil Granita is perfect for your next summer gathering.

Summer and melons go together like ice cream and cones, am I right? Can you imagine that we grow really great melons in Arizona? Strange to think about, but it’s true. I don’t personally grow them, but good ones are easy to come by for me. It’s a great time of year to give this dessert a try.

Cantaloupe-Basil Granita to serve on a hot summer day or as dessert after a special dinner. Try it this weekend!

Cantaloupe-Basil Granita is a simple, refreshing summer treat. Cantaloupe-Basil Granita is a delight and it's so easy to make as a frosty treat.

Nutrition

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33 cal

Carbs

9 g
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Ingredients

  • 1 cantaloupe, seeds and rind removed, and cut into chunks
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2-3 tablespoons honey (based on how sweet your fruit is)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 4 basil leaves, divided, plus extra for optional garnish

Instructions

  1. Add the water, honey, lemon juice, and two basil leaves to a saucepan over high heat. Use a spoon to press down on the basil leaves a few times to help release their flavor.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil, then remove from the heat, remove and discard the basil leaves, and allow the mixture to cool.
  3. Add the cantaloupe and the liquid mixture to a food processor and blend until smooth. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
  4. Add the two remaining basil leaves, and blend again until they’re incorporated into the mixture.
  5. Place the mixture into a shallow glass pan and place in the freezer.
  6. After an hour, remove the pan and use a fork to scrape the mixture around. It should have begun to freeze by this point, but may still be in a fairly liquid state. Place the pan back in the freezer.
  7. Repeat this process after another hour, and repeat hourly, as needed, until you reach your desired consistency (you may want to leave yourself several hours of freezing time before you want to serve the granita).
  8. Serve in individual bowls, and garnish with basil leaves if you’d like.
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Filed Under: Dessert, Gluten Free, Recipes, Snacks, Vegetarian Tagged With: cantaloupe, dessert, easy summer treat, frozen treat, granita, summer treat, treat

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Comments

  1. Katy LV says

    August 30, 2019 at 8:13 am

    Lovely and I can sub maple syrup to make it vegan too!
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    • Patricia says

      September 8, 2019 at 9:01 pm

      That's awesome, Katy! I hope you like it!
      Reply
  2. Carri says

    August 30, 2019 at 11:12 pm

    Love that this delicious-looking recipe is naturally sweetened!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      September 8, 2019 at 9:01 pm

      Thanks so much, Carri! Yes - so tasty and pretty, too!
      Reply
  3. Sarah Althouse says

    August 31, 2019 at 4:13 am

    Sounds delicious! and I'd never think Arizona had great mlons either! haha
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      September 8, 2019 at 9:01 pm

      Thanks, Sarah! I know -- can you believe it?? Weird, but I'm good with it!
      Reply
  4. Jennifer Morrison says

    August 31, 2019 at 10:15 pm

    This sounds like such a beautiful and refreshing dish. I know my family would love it, but honestly I have never thought of making something like this. Thanks for the idea!
    ★★★★★
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    • Patricia says

      September 8, 2019 at 9:00 pm

      Thank you, Jennifer! I hope you try it, and the whole family enjoys it!
      Reply
  5. Blue DeBell says

    September 2, 2019 at 5:54 am

    I love how basil adds such a nice freshness! So delicious1
    ★★★★★
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    • Patricia says

      September 8, 2019 at 9:00 pm

      It really does! Thanks so much!
      Reply
  6. Damico Brown says

    September 3, 2019 at 6:18 am

    I adore this recipe, healthier than ice cream, but just as delicious!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      September 8, 2019 at 9:00 pm

      Yes, for sure! What great flavor (and color)! Thanks, Damico!
      Reply

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Growing up surrounded by my Italian family it was always, "grab a plate" whenever anyone came to visit. Food was always a celebration, even everyday meals, and I like it that way. I try to make each meal memorable with my recipes for mainly meatless, mostly healthy, and easy-to-make dishes (with sweet treats in between).

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