Watermelon and Cantaloupe Kanten

By pattie_d

Kanten, also called agar-agar, is a vegetable gelatin. This is a great palate refresher for a warm summer evening.

Per serving: 175 calories; 2 g protein; 0 g fat; 44 g carbs; 2 g fiber

Ingredients

• 1 cantaloupe (about 3 pounds), halved and seeded
• 1 wedge seedless watermelon (about 2 pounds)
• 3 cups apple cider or apple juice
• 1 cup water
• 1/3 cup kanten flakes
• 1/4 cup honey

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

Scoop out cantaloupe and watermelon with a melon baller (yields about 8 cups total) and put in a 9-by-5-inch (8 cup) loaf pan; set aside.

In a medium saucepan, bring cider, water, and kanten to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the kanten is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Turn off heat and stir in honey until dissolved; cool to room temperature. Pour cooled liquid over the melon and set aside at room temperature until set, about 3 hours.

Invert the kanten onto a platter. Slice into individual portions and serve. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to two days.

From Body+Soul,

September 2006