Mint Honeydew Ice

From Southern Living. The recipe just called for simple syrup. I found instructions and incorporated them into the recipe. Cooking time is ice cream maker time.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 8
• Yields: 2 quarts

Ingredients

• 8  cups honeydew melon, cubed
• 1 1⁄2 cups fresh mint leaves, lightly packed
• 3⁄4 cup water
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 4 1⁄2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. To make simple syrup: Mix water and sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and then turn heat down to low. Simmer 3 to 5 minutes or until sugar is completely dissolved. Allow to cool before proceeding.
2. Blend the melon, simple syrup, mint, lemon juice and and salt in a blender or food processor. In batches, if necessary. Freeze in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions.