Last week, my DH came home with a box of cantaloupes. And when I say box, I mean straight from the packing house, super fresh. Which is good because my DH and kids LOVE the stuff. But they don't all fit in the fridge, and after a few days I need to find something creative to do with them before they go bad. Also, and my DH would completely disagree with me on this one, a whole box of canaloupes sitting in the kitchen does not make your house smell as good as you might think. ;)
So, after looking through my collection of cookbooks and finding nothing except some fruit salad recipes I turned to the internet. Voila - a recipe I think my kids and DH will love - Cantaloupe Sherbet. Yum! And they did - love it.
Here is the recipe from www.justfruitrecipes.com . I ended up doubling it after I made the first batch because it only filled my ice cream maker half way. Besides, I had plenty of cantaloupes to use.
Cantaloupe Sherbet
1 med. Cantaloupe; peeled, seeded and cubed
2Tbs Lemon Juice
1/2 C Sugar
1/4 C Honey
3C Milk (I used Lactaid 2%)
1/2 tsp Vanilla
In blender or food processor fitted with metal blade, puree cantaloupe and lemon juice. In a large bowl, conbine sugar, honey and milk. Add pureed cantaloupe mixture and vanilla. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Pour into ice cream canister. Freeze in ice cream maker according to manufacturer's directions. Makes about 2 quarts.
And this is what we ended up with. A lot of cantaloupe sherbet! I have no doubt, though, it will not go to waste!
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