Sicilian Melon and Lemon Granita

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds (700 grams) melon flesh (1 medium size) (This weight is for the flesh only, after peeling and seeding)
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 4 tablespoons lemon juice (2 medium lemons)
• Small pinch of salt (this brings out the flavor or the melon)

Instructions

1. 1

   Add the melon and sugar to a food processor or blender and blend until smooth. Add the fresh lemon and blend. Pour into a shallow baking dish/tray (if using watermelon, strain through a sieve to eliminate seeds) place in the freezer for 2 hours. Watermelon will freeze faster because of the higher water content.

2. 2

   After 2 hours use an immersion blender to break up until slushy. You can also use a whisk, or fork. Smooth the top and return to the freezer for 1 more hour.

3. 3

   You can add to a blender at the end to make it slushy and creamy. The watermelon will not be as creamy as the cantaloupe because of the water content.