1 1/2 c Fresh orange sections OR
22 oz Canned mandarin oranges OR
1 1/2 c Raspberries OR
1 1/2 c Strawberries
1/3 c Sugar (use Equal)
1 c Warm water
2 tb Lemon juice
Optional garnish Use fresh or frozen unsweetened berries. In a 2 cup measure stir the sugar into warm water till dissolved. In a blender container or food processor bowl combine desired fruit, sugar mixture, and lemon juice. Cover and blend or process till mixture is nearly smooth. Pour into a 9 x 5 x 3″ loaf pan. Cover and freeze for 4 to 5 hours or till almost firm. Transfer the frozen mixture to a chilled large mixer bowl. Beat with electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes or till fluffy. Return fruit mixture to loaf pan. Cover and freeze for 6 hours or till firm. Let the fruit ice stand about 20 minutes at room temperature before serving. To serve, use an ice-cream scoop and scrape along ice to form a scoop. If desired, garnish each serving with mint sprig or fresh berries. Makes 6 servings. Nutritional information per serving usng fresh oranges: calories – 65, fat – 0.1 g., cholesterol – 0 mg., protein – 0 g., carbohydrate –
17 g., fiber – 1 g., sodium – 0 mg. U.S. RDA vit. C = 44%.
Note: replacing sugar with Equal will change calorie and carbohydrate count. FROM: Better Homes and Gardens magazine, July 1991