Strawberry Ice

This a great summertime treat to make use of freshly picked strawberries.

Yield

6 servings

Ingredients

5 cups fresh or frozen unsweetened strawberries, thawed
2/3 cup granulated (white) sugar
2/3 cup water
1/4 cup lemon juice

Directions

Place the strawberries in a blender or food processor; cover and process until smooth. In a saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes; cool slightly. Add to blender. Add lemon juice; cover and process until combined.

Pour into a shallow freezer container; cover and freeze for 4 to 6 hours or until almost frozen. Just before serving, whip mixture in a blender or food processor.

Nutritional Information

1 serving equals 125 calories, trace fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 2 mg sodium, 32 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 1 g protein.