| CATEGORY | CUISINE | TAG | YIELD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grains | August 1993 | 1 | Servings | |
INGREDIENTS
| 2 | lb | Cantaloupe, peeled seeded |
| cut | ||
| into large pieces | ||
| 1 1/4 | c | Essencia or other sweet |
| dessert wine | ||
| 3/4 | c | Sugar |
| 1 | Star anise pod*, optional | |
| 1 | c | Peeled seeded watermelon |
| 1/4-inch-dice | ||
| 1 | c | Peeled seeded cantaloupe |
| 1/4-inch-dice | ||
| 1 | c | Peeled seeded honeydew |
| melon 1/4-inch-dice | ||
| Fresh mint sprigs |
INSTRUCTIONS
A brown, star-shaped seed pod available at specialty foods stores. Puree cantaloupe in blender. Add 1/2 cup Essencia and 1/2 cup sugar; blend until sugar dissolves. Transfer to ice cream maker; process according to manufacturer's instructions. Freeze in covered container. (Can be made 1 week ahead.) Combine 3/4 cup Essencia, 1/4 cup sugar and star anise in heavy small saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Simmer until reduced to 1/2 cup, about 4 minutes. Chill until cold. (Can be made 1 day ahead.) Remove star anise from syrup. Add diced melon to syrup and toss gently. Scoop sorbet into glasses. Spoon compote over. Garnish with mint. Serves 6. Bon Appetit August 1993 Converted by MC_Buster. Converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.
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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients)
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Calories: 2635
Calories From Fat: 93
Total Fat: 11.2g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 947.6mg
Potassium: 9168.6mg
Carbohydrates: 659.5g
Fiber: 36.8g
Sugar: 546.3g
Protein: 45.8g