Melon Sorbet is made with fresh cantaloupe. This is a fresh and delicious flavor for sorbet made in an ice cream maker.
August 13th is Melon Day! Celebrate by eating your favorite varieties of melon. Better yet, use this recipe for Melon Sorbet to make your very own cantaloupe sorbet. It’s so amazing!
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“Men and melons are hard to know.”
-Benjamin Franklin
The History of Melons:
Melons are believed to have originated in the hot valleys of Southwestern Asia. We know that they were grown by ancient Egyptians.
The first documented use of the word “melon” was in 1395.
Early American settlers grew honeydew and casaba melons in the 1600’s.
Today, there are about 40 varieties of melon around the world.
Ingredients needed:
- cantaloupe
- granulated white sugar
- salt
- water
- freshly squeezed lemon juice
- vodka or Campari
How to make Melon Sorbet:
The complete, printable recipe is at the end of this post.
In a food processor, pulse the cantaloupe, sugar and salt until combined (about 15 pulses). With the machine running, pour in the water, lemon juice and vodka. Continue to process until the sugar is dissolved, about 1 minute. Strain the mixture into a large bowl and refrigerate until completely chilled- 2 hours (or overnight).
Pour the chilled mixture into the ice cream machine canister and churn until the mixture resembles soft-serve ice cream. Transfer the sorbet to an airtight container and press plastic wrap flush against the surface. Cover the container and freeze until firm- at least 3 hours.
This is such a light and refreshing dessert. It’s the perfect dessert for summer.
Look for the sweetest and juiciest cantaloupe you can find to make this a sweet and juicy sorbet!
Try subbing other kinds of melon with this recipe too. Enjoy!
Facts about Melons:
- Melons have historically been associated with luxury, wealth, creativity and gluttony.
- Cantaloupe, honeydew and watermelon are the best known melons.
- Melons can be made into salads, salsas, side dishes, entrees and drinks.
- Cantaloupes symbolize good fortune.
- China is the largest consumer of melons.
- Florida produced the most watermelons in the U.S. in 2021, followed by Georgia and California.
Melon Sorbet
This is a super easy method for making fruit sorbet!
Ingredients
- 3 cups chopped ripe and juicy cantaloupe
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon vodka or Campari
Instructions
In a food processor, pulse the cantaloupe, sugar and salt until combined (about 15 pulses). With the machine running, pour in the water, lemon juice and vodka. Continue to process until the sugar is dissolved, about 1 minute. Strain the mixture into a large bowl and refrigerate until completely chilled- 2 hours (or overnight).
Pour the chilled mixture into the ice cream machine canister and churn until the mixture resembles soft-serve ice cream. Transfer the sorbet to an airtight container and press plastic wrap flush against the surface. Cover the container and freeze until firm- at least 3 hours.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1/2 cupAmount Per Serving: Calories: 163Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 38mgCarbohydrates: 40gFiber: 1gSugar: 40gProtein: 1g
Nutritional information is estimated using a nutrition calculator. It's not likely to be 100% accurate.