Grilled Melon w/Grape Sherbet + Candied Fennel Seeds

Concord grape juice makes this sherbet extra purple and visually appealing. If you are avoiding dairy, either make a grape sorbet or use coconut milk for the sherbet. The candied fennel seeds are optional, but the licorice flavor helps keep the whole thing from being too sweet and adds a pleasant crunch to the dish. If you’re up for it, cut the melon into rings to hold the scoops of grape sherbet in the center. It’s a bit fiddly but helps keep the whole thing from sliding around into a mess