Honeydew Granita

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Low Fod Map
Health score
12%
Honeydew Granita
15 min.
4
302kcal

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If you're looking for a refreshing and delightful dessert to cool you down on a warm day, look no further than this delectable Honeydew Granita! Bursting with the naturally sweet flavor of ripe honeydew melon, this granita is not only a treat for your taste buds but also a feast for your eyes. Its vibrant green color and icy texture make it the perfect palate cleanser or a light finish to any meal.

This recipe is impressively simple and can be whipped up in just 15 minutes, making it an ideal choice for both experienced cooks and novice chefs alike. The combination of honeydew melon, zesty lime juice, and a hint of salt creates an enticing balance of sweetness and tartness that’s impossible to resist. Plus, with its vegan, gluten-free, and low FODMAP attributes, everyone in your household can enjoy this delightful frozen dessert without worry!

Your guests will be amazed at how easy this elegant dessert is to prepare. With just a few simple ingredients and a food processor, you can create a vibrant, ice-cold treat that’s perfect for summer parties or cozy evenings at home. Serve this beautiful granita in chilled glasses or bowls, and garnish with a sprig of mint for that extra touch of sophistication. Indulge your senses and elevate your dessert game with this delightful Honeydew Granita!

Ingredients

  • lb wedges honeydew melon ripe
  • tablespoons juice of lime 
  • pinch salt 
  • 0.5 cup sugar 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Place sugar in a small pan with 3 Tbsp. water and lime juice and stir over medium heat until sugar has dissolved, about 3 minutes.
  2. Remove from heat.
  3. Cut honeydew in half, remove seeds, peel and chop fruit.
  4. Transfer to a food processor, add reserved sugar mixture and salt. Process until slushy.
  5. Transfer mixture to a 9-inch square metal baking pan and freeze for 1 hour. Stir with a fork to break up chunks around edges. Freeze until completely frozen, about 2 hours longer, stirring with a fork every 30 minutes to loosen ice crystals.
  6. Serve in chilled glasses or bowls.

Nutrition Facts

Calories302kcal
Protein3.77%
Fat2.41%
Carbs93.82%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17.52
Glycemic Load
17.45
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
14.059130456137%

Flavonoids

Epigallocatechin
0.23mg
Epicatechin
0.06mg
Eriodictyol
0.16mg
Hesperetin
0.67mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:302.24kcal
15.11%
Fat:0.88g
1.35%
Saturated Fat:0.22g
1.35%
Carbohydrates:77.07g
25.69%
Net Carbohydrates:72.5g
26.37%
Sugar:71.12g
79.02%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:112.15mg
4.88%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.09g
6.19%
Vitamin C:104.31mg
126.43%
Potassium:1302.02mg
37.2%
Folate:108.48µg
27.12%
Vitamin B6:0.5mg
25.09%
Fiber:4.57g
18.26%
Vitamin K:16.49µg
15.7%
Vitamin B1:0.22mg
14.49%
Magnesium:57.3mg
14.32%
Vitamin B3:2.38mg
11.9%
Vitamin B5:0.89mg
8.88%
Manganese:0.16mg
7.77%
Copper:0.14mg
6.99%
Phosphorus:63.42mg
6.34%
Selenium:4.13µg
5.89%
Vitamin A:287.25IU
5.74%
Iron:0.98mg
5.46%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
4.35%
Calcium:35.33mg
3.53%
Zinc:0.52mg
3.46%
Source:My Recipes