Guston

Three-Melon Granita

Frozen watermelon, cucumber, and honeydew granita trio

MaMatthew Norman Broussard

Steps

  1. 1Prepare watermelon granita

    Strain 2 cups watermelon juice and add sugar to taste if the melon is not in season. Pour into a shallow container.

    WatermelonSugar
  2. 2Prepare cucumber granita

    Strain 2 cups cucumber juice and pour into a separate shallow container.

    Cucumber
  3. 3Prepare honeydew granita

    Strain 2 cups honeydew juice and pour into a third shallow container.

    Honeydew
  4. 4Freeze overnight8h

    Place all three containers in the freezer and freeze overnight.

  5. 5Scrape and serve

    Remove from freezer and scrape each granita with a fork to create a fluffy ice texture. Serve immediately.

    The granita should have a light, crystalline texture. Scrape just before serving for best results.