Jul 14 2026
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Melon Compressed Recipe

Inspired by Nancy's Hustle
Time1h 30m
Serves4

With lime and vanilla, blackberry sorbet, melon granita

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Ingredients

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Melon Compressed

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Melon

    Cut the watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew into small cubes. Place them in a bowl.

  2. 2

    Compress the Melon

    In a small saucepan, combine fresh lime juice, sugar, and vanilla extract. Heat gently until the sugar dissolves, then pour over the melon cubes. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.

  3. 3

    Make the Granita

    In a blender, puree the marinated melon mixture. Pour the puree into a shallow dish and freeze for about 2 hours, scraping with a fork every 30 minutes to create a fluffy texture.

  4. 4

    Serve

    Scoop the blackberry sorbet into serving bowls, top with melon granita, and garnish with mint leaves.

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