Thursday, August 2, 2012

WE COOK: LEMON 'n' LIME STRAWBERRY ICE

Lemon 'n' Lime Strawberry Ice Recipe



With these hot days I'm always looking for a cold treat!
This recipe looks amazing and super easy to make....not to mention 
much healthier than ice cream!!



  • Prep: 30 min. + freezing
  • Yield: 6 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon shredded orange peel
  • 2 teaspoons shredded lemon peel
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons shredded lime peel
  • 1/3 cup orange juice
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 4 cups sliced fresh strawberries

Directions

  • In a small saucepan, combine the first five ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-6 minutes or until slightly thickened. Strain; discard peels. Add juices to the syrup; cool slightly.
  • Place half of the juice mixture and strawberries in a blender; cover and pulse until nearly smooth. Transfer to a 2-qt. freezer container. Repeat with remaining juice mixture and berries.
  • Cover and freeze for 12 hours or overnight, stirring several times. Ice may be frozen for up to 3 months. Just before serving, break apart with a large spoon. Yield: 6 servings.
Nutritional Facts2/3 cup equals 173 calories, trace fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 2 mg sodium, 44 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 1 g protein.









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