Fresh Fruit Medley With Frosty Melon Dressing - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. orange juice
1 tsp. unflavored gelatin
1 1/2 c. ripe cantaloupe chunks
1 Tbsp. honey
2 tsp. white vinegar
1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon
5 to 6 c. assorted fruit: sliced nectarines, peeled and sliced kiwi fruit, strawberries, seedless grapes, cherries, sliced plums, papaya, watermelon and sliced star fruit

Preparation

In small saucepan combine orange juice and gelatin; let stand for 5 minutes to soften.
Stir over low heat until gelatin is dissolved; set aside.
In a blender or food processor bowl, blend the cantaloupe, honey, vinegar and cinnamon until smooth.
Add orange juice mixture, process until combined.
Transfer melon mixture to an 8 x 4 x 2-inch or 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan.
Cover; freeze for 4 hours.
Break frozen mixture into small chunks. Transfer melon mixture to a chilled mixing bowl.
Beat with an electric mixer on low speed until blended; but not melted.
Rinse and dry the pan; line with plastic wrap.
Return mixture to loaf pan.
Cover and freeze until firm for up to 2 weeks.