Cantaloupe and Mint Granita

Instructions

1. Thoroughly rinse fresh produce under warm running water for 20 seconds. Scrub to remove excess dirt.
2. In a small saucepan, combine the water, 1 cup sugar, and 1 cup mint leaves. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove pan from heat and set aside to cool, about 20 minutes. Pour cooled syrup through a strainer to remove mint leaves.
3. In a blender, puree the strained syrup, cantaloupe, and lime juice until smooth, then taste. To sweeten more, add 1 tablespoon sugar at a time and blend; taste and repeat until desired flavor is reached. Add remaining mint leaves and blend until finely chopped.
4. Pour the mixture into a 9x13 glass baking dish and freeze, at least 8 hours or overnight.
5. Using the tines of a fork, scrape the granita to the desired texture and serve in chilled bowls.