Sonoran Sunset Watermelon Ice
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. + cooling Process: 10 min. + freezing
YIELD: 6 servings.
If you didn’t think watermelon and cilantro could go together in a dessert, this recipe will be a pleasant surprise! Sprinkle pomegranate seeds and a sprig of cilantro on top for extra flair. —Jeanne Holt, Mendota Heights, Minnesota
Ingredients
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1/2 cup sugar
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1/4 cup water
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4 cups cubed seedless watermelon
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3 tablespoons lime juice
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2 tablespoons pomegranate juice
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1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
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Dash salt
Directions
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1.
In a small saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Cool completely.
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2.
Puree watermelon in a blender. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in sugar syrup and remaining ingredients. Refrigerate until cold.
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3.
Pour watermelon mixture into cylinder of ice cream maker; freeze according to manufacturer's directions. Transfer to freezer containers, allowing headspace for expansion. Freeze 4 hours or until firm.
Nutrition Facts
1/2 cup: 100 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 246mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fruit.
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