Ganache Darn It!

Ganache Darn It!

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Cantaloupe Sorbet (Sorbetto al Melone if you're fancy)

I had a group of amazing ladies coming over and wanted something refreshing and light for dessert. I always try to use whatever might be sitting around the house and on the counter at the moment was a large and extremely ripe cantaloupe.  Since my melon was so big (insert boob or head joke here) I ended up doubling this recipe. In the future, I think I will use half the amount of sugar the recipe calls for.  Melons are so sweet and juicy on their own, I know it will be just as delicious with mostly its own sweetness shining through.  If someone tries it before I get around to it, let me know!  This really was pretty easy, you just have to have time to freeze it and whip it with your mixer and then refreeze.  If you have an ice cream machine, I imagine this would come out like a smooth melon dream. This comes from Bon Appetit Magazine, so you know they know what's up.
Ingredients
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
3 cups 1-inch pieces peeled seeded cantaloupe (about 1/2 cantaloupe)
Preparation
Combine sugar and water in medium saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Bring to boil. Transfer to 11x7x2-inch glass dish and chill until cold, about 2 hours. I did this by sticking it in the freezer to speed along the process, I'm an impatient lady.
Puree cantaloupe in blender until smooth, use some of your sugar syrup for lubrication if it needs help getting smooth. Combine with the rest of your sugar syrup in dish and stir until well blended (I did this in my KitchenAid mixer and then poured back into the dish). Freeze until almost firm, stirring occasionally, at least 3 hours or overnight.
Transfer cantaloupe mixture to large bowl. Using electric mixer, beat until fluffy. I ended up wrapping the mixing bowl in a towel soaked in hot water so it would help warm things just slightly, making it easier to whip.
Return to freezer and freeze until firm (do not stir), at least 3 hours or overnight, storing in an air-tight container. You can prepare this three days in advance. Now your melons will never go to waste again!

1 comment:

  1. We have a TON of leftover melon chopped up and I was going to throw it away. Thanks!

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