Preparation:
Spread maraschino cherries on several layers of paper towels to remove excess liquid. Halve cantaloupe, remove seeds and scoop out fruit. Puree fruit in food processor or blender to measure 2 cups. Combine 1 cup pureed cantaloupe, sugar, gelatin and salt in small saucepan. Cook and stir over low heat until gelatin dissolves. Remove from heat; stir in remaining puree. Cool to room temperature; refrigerate until cold. Transfer mixture to ice cream freezer; add milk and lemon juice. Freeze ice cream according to manufacturer's directions. Immediately fold in cherries. Serve in small bowl, garnished with cantaloupe slice, maraschino cherries and mint.
Freezer Method: Prepare cantaloupe puree per recipe above. Combine cold evaporated milk and lemon juice in cold bowl; beat until stiff. Fold whipped milk into gelatin mixture. Pour into two 8-inch square pans. Cover and freeze until mixture mounds when stirred with a spoon. Place in cold bowl; beat until fluffy. Return to pans; cover and freeze until fir |
