EatingWell: Melon & Apple Granita
Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Combine melon, apple juice and lime juice in a blender; puree until smooth. Pour the mixture into a 9-by-13-inch glass or metal pan.
Place the pan on a level surface in your freezer. Freeze, stirring and scraping with a fork every 30 minutes, moving the frozen edges in toward the slushy center and crushing any lumps, until the granita is firm but not frozen solid, 3 to 4 hours.
Remove from the freezer; use a metal spatula or large spoon to break up the frozen ice into small slivers. Pack into an airtight plastic container and freeze for at least 1 hour more.
Remove from the freezer about 20 minutes before serving to soften slightly. Use a wide spoon or ice cream scoop to scrape the granita into shallow bowls. Sprinkle blueberries and raspberries over each portion and garnish with mint leaves, if desired.
Recipe nutrition: Per serving: 65 calories; 0 g fat (0 g sat, 0 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 16 g carbohydrate; 0 g added sugars; 13 g total sugars; 1 g protein; 2 g fiber; 17 mg sodium; 272 mg potassium.
Nutrition bonus: Vitamin C (40 percent daily value).
1 Carbohydrate Serving(s)
Exchanges: 1 fruit
(EatingWell is a magazine and website devoted to healthy eating as a way of life. Online at www.eatingwell.com.)
