Melon Granita

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   ["Peel, halve, and seed melons; cut into chunks and place in medium-sized bowl, reserving 1/2 cup of the melon chunks in another small container.", "To the reserved 1/2 cup of melon, add 2 tablespoons of the lemon juice; toss to coat; cover and refrigerate.", "To remaining larger bowl of melon, add sugar, remaining lemon juice, lemon zest, allspice, pepper (if using) and nutmeg; toss to mix; cover and marinate melon in refrigerator for 2-12 hours.", "Strain juices from larger bowl of melon chunks into a small saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat and cook 1 minute; remove from heat and cool to room temperature.", "Combine marinated melon chunks and reduced juices in a food processor or blender; puree until smooth; pour into a bowl, cover, and chill for 2 hours.", "Pour pureed and chilled mixture into ice cream freezer and freeze according to manufacturer's directions; serve topped with reserved diced melon and fresh mint sprigs.", "NOTE: The name ""granita"" comes from a Spanish word meaning small grain or, by association, granular texture."]

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.