Luscious and light, honeydew granita is excellent when made with a storebought melon. But if you are lucky enough to get a melon from a farmers’ market or garden, you are in for an amazing treat.

YIELD: 1 QUART

INGREDIENTS

• 1 medium-large honeydew melon (2½–3 pounds)
• ¾ cup sugar
• ¼ cup water
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Pinch salt

PREPARATION

1. Remove the seeds and rind from the melon, and chop the fruit into chunks.
2. Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender, and purée until very smooth.
3. Refrigerate until chilled.
4. Pour into a covered container and place in the freezer for 1 hour.
5. Remove from freezer, and stir the frozen crystals into the center of the container with a fork.
6. Return the container to the freezer, and repeat the process every 30–45 minutes, stirring carefully each time, until you have a fully frozen container of crystallized granita.