Watermelon Berry Sorbet Recipe

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Strawberries, watermelon and three other items are all you need for this freezer treat that's virtually free of fat. A friend gave me the recipe, promising it was the ultimate in refreshing, summer desserts. I couldn't agree more. —Jill Swavely, Green Lane, Pennsylvania

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Watermelon Berry Sorbet Recipe

Prep: 30 min. + freezing

Yield: 6 Servings

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Ingredients

1 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
2 cups cubed Watermelon

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The Taste of Summer

Cool and refreshing, summer isn't summer without watermelon at the table. Serve it fresh or as part of a great main dish.

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2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled
1 tablespoon minced fresh mint

Directions

In a small heavy saucepan, bring the water and sugar to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; cool slightly.
Place the watermelon and strawberries in a blender; add sugar syrup. Cover and process for 2-3 minutes or until smooth. Strain and discard seeds and pulp. Transfer puree to a 13-in. x 9-in. dish. Freeze for 1 hour or until edges begin to firm.
Stir in mint. Freeze 2 hours longer or until firm. Just before serving, transfer to a blender; cover and process for 2-3 minutes or until smooth. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1/2 cup equals 95 calories, trace fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 3 mg sodium, 25 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 1 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fruit.

Originally published as Watermelon Berry Sorbet in Light & Tasty June/July 2006, p49