By: EatingWell

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings, about 3/4 cup granita & 1/4 cup fruit each

Total Time: 4 1/2 hours (including freezing time)

Prep Time: 10 minutes

To Make Ahead: Freeze for up to 1 week. Remove about 20 minutes before serving to soften slightly.

Recipe Description:

This granita uses sweet ripe melon for flavor, apple juice instead of sugar
and a touch of lime juice to perk up the flavors. Berries look
beautiful on top; or if you can find fresh figs, add them. For a
vibrant look, make with an orange-fleshed melon, such as cantaloupe,
Charentais or orange honeydew.

Recipe Ingredients:

1. 4 cups cubed ripe melon
2. 1 cup unsweetened apple juice
3. 1/4 cup lime juice
4. 1 cup fresh blueberries
5. 1 cup fresh raspberries
6. Fresh mint leaves for garnish

Recipe Steps:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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:
66 calories; 0 g fat (0 g saturated fat, 0 g mono unsaturated fat); 0
mg cholesterol; 17 g carbohydrates; 1 g protein; 2 g fiber; 17 mg
sodium; 277 mg potassium

Nutrtion Bonus: Vitamin C (40% daily value).

1 Carbohydrate Servings

Exchanges: 1 fruit