Papaya Ice
Just three ingredients make this warm-weather sherbet-like dessert.
Ingredients
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1 cup sugar
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2 fresh papayas or mangoes (about 1 pound total), peeled, seeded, and cut up or 1 26-ounce jar refrigerated sliced papaya or mango, drained
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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1 cup warm water
Directions
1.
In a 2-cup measure stir sugar into warm water until dissolved. In a blender container or food processor bowl combine half of the sugar mixture, half of the fruit, and half of the lemon juice. Cover and blend or process until smooth. Remove. Repeat.
2.
Freeze in a 2-quart ice cream freezer according to manufacturer's directions. (Or, pour into a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan. Cover; freeze for 4 to 5 hours or until almost firm. Break into chunks. Transfer to a chilled large mixer bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed about 2 minutes or until fluffy. Return to cold pan. Cover; freeze 6 hours or until firm. Makes 1 quart (8 servings).
Nutrition information
Calories 123, Total Fat 0 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 3 mg, Carbohydrate 32 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 81%, Calcium 2%, Iron 1%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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