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Honeydew Rose Water Granita





Yields
Serves 8 (serving size: 1 cup)



Hands-on Time
10 mins



Total Time
9 hrs 10 mins



Total Time
9 hrs 20 mins

Inspired by a granita served at Foreign Cinema restaurant in San Francisco, this brilliant combination has just enough rose water to bring out the flavor in honeydew, which can be very mild on its own.

su-Honeydew Rose Water Granita




Photo: Rachel Weill; Food Styling: Karen Shinto
 1/3 cup sugar
 1/2 large honeydew melon, seeded, peeled, and cut into chunks
 1 tablespoon rose water*
Step 1
1

Combine sugar and 2/3 cup water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, then let cool.

Step 2
2

Whirl honeydew, syrup, and rose water in a blender until smooth.

Step 3
3

Pour purée into an 8-in. square baking pan. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze until mixture starts to freeze at edges but is still slushy, 2 to 3 hours. Stir mixture thoroughly, scraping sides down. Cover and freeze until solid, at least 7 hours.

Step 4
4

Scrape granita with a fork to make large flakes and spoon into chilled glasses or bowls.

Step 5
5

*Find with cocktail or baking supplies.

Nutrition Facts

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Serving size

Amount per serving
Calories96
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.3g1%

Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 32mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 24g9%

Dietary Fiber 1.4g5%
Protein 1g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.