Chilly Melon Cups

Name: Chilly Melon Cups
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 18 servings.
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cup thawed lemonade concentrate; 1/2 cup thawed orange juice concentrate; 4 cups watermelon balls or cubes; 2 cups cantaloupe balls or cubes; 2 cups honeydew balls or cubes; 2 cups pineapple chunks; 2 cups fresh raspberries

"This cool treat is stored in the freezer so it's always handy," says field editor Katie Koziolek of Hartland, Minnesota." It's a great way to use what's left from a fruit platter or melon boat."

Ingredients

1 cup water
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup thawed lemonade concentrate
1/2 cup thawed orange juice concentrate
4 cups watermelon balls or cubes
2 cups cantaloupe balls or cubes
2 cups honeydew balls or cubes
2 cups pineapple chunks
2 cups fresh raspberries

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the water, sugar and concentrates; stir until sugar is dissolved. Add fruit and stir gently to coat. Spoon into foil-lined muffin cups or 3-oz. plastic cups. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Before serving, thaw overnight in the refrigerator or let stand at room temperature for 30-45 minutes or until slushy.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 118 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 5mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fruit.

Originally published as Chilly Melon Cups in Taste of Home June/July 2000