Israeli melon dessert (liftan melon) recipe

Recipe for israeli melon dessert (liftan melon) in our easy ethnic recipes collection. Israeli melons are small cantaloupe-style melons called Ogen melons. They are named for the kibbutz where they were first grown.

Recipe ingredients

• 2 small cantaloupes
• 1/2 pound green seedless grapes
• 1/2 pound red seedless grapes
• 4 peaches
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 cup white grape juice

How to make israeli melon dessert (liftan melon)

• Cut melons in half. Scrape out and discard seeds. Cut out most of the melon flesh, being careful not to pierce the skin. Save the hollowed-out halves.
• With a melon baller, scoop melon flesh into small balls, or cut it into small pieces with a sharp knife.
• Wash grapes and remove from stems. Save 4 tiny clusters of red grapes for decoration.
• Half fill a medium saucepan with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Carefully place peaches into boiling water and remove from heat. After 5 minutes, remove peaches with a slotted spoon. When peaches are cool enough to handle, peel and cut into small pieces.
• In a large bowl, combine cinnamon, grape juice, melon, grapes, and peaches and stir. Spoon mixture back into melon shells. Top with reserved grape clusters. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours and serve cold.

Preparation time: 25 minutes
Chilling time: 2 hours
Serves 4

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