Cantaloupe Sorbet

Wondering what a cantaloupe is? (ok ok, if you already know, you're SMART!). Anyway, here it is :


Yes, oorrhhhh.... this one ah... ya... a cantaloupe is this one.

With this damn freaking warm weather, and the thought of a cooling, sweet dessert, I was inspired to try this out, especially after seeing how surprisingly simple the recipe was.

Though it didn't turn out to be anything close to look like sorbet (actually more like a muskmelon popsicle), I thought it was still a good try. *a pat on my own back* I guessed it was because I didn't whip the mixture "til fluffy" as stated in the recipe. It's kind of difficult when I don't have an electric mixer and had to do it manually. And taste-wise, a bit too sweet for the husband and myself.

Next up, strawberry sorbet (or popsicle?)! :) For now, here is the recipe :

Cantaloupe Sorbet
(recipe from here)

Ingredients :

- 2/3 cup sugar (I'll reduce the amount of sugar next time)
- 1/2 cup water
- 3 cups 1-inch pieces peeled seeded cantaloupe (about 1/2 cantaloupe)

Directions :

1) 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.

2) Puree cantaloupe in blender until smooth. Add to sugar syrup in dish and stir until well blended. Freeze until almost firm, stirring occasionally, at least 3 hours or overnight.

3) Transfer cantaloupe mixture to large bowl. Using electric mixer, beat until fluffy. Return to freezer and freeze until firm (do not stir), at least 3 hours or overnight. (Sorbet can be prepared 3 days ahead.) Cover and keep frozen.