Sweet Watermelon Ice [ Native American]

Jun 07, 2023June 7, 20230 3

Cool down with this refreshing Sweet Watermelon Ice

by The Chefin Beverage

Prep

10 min

Cook

5 min

Ready In

1 hr 50 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	3 cups fresh watermelon juice
	3 tablespoons sugar
	2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

Sugar

21g

Fat

Sweet Watermelon Ice is a traditional food of Native American cuisine. This dessert is perfect for cooling down on a hot summer day, and it is a great way to use up leftover watermelon. This recipe is easy to make and can be adjusted to suit any taste preferences. It is important to note that this recipe does require some patience, as it needs to be frozen and scraped multiple times to achieve the desired texture. However, the end result is well worth the effort, as this Sweet Watermelon Ice is both delicious and refreshing.

Instructions

1.	In a blender, puree the watermelon until smooth.
2.	Strain the watermelon juice through a fine-mesh strainer into a medium saucepan. Discard any solids.
3.	Add the sugar and lemon juice to the saucepan and stir until the sugar has dissolved.
4.	Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring to a simmer.
5.	Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6.	Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
7.	Pour the mixture into a shallow dish and place in the freezer.
8.	Freeze for 1 hour, then use a fork to scrape the ice crystals that have formed on the surface.
9.	Return the dish to the freezer and repeat step 8 every 30 minutes, until the mixture is completely frozen and flaky.

PROS

This Sweet Watermelon Ice is a refreshing summer treat that is perfect for hot days.

It is easy to make and only requires a few ingredients.

It is a great way to use up extra watermelon.

CONS

This recipe does require some patience, as it needs to be frozen and scraped multiple times to achieve the desired texture.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Watermelon is a great source of hydration and is rich in antioxidants.
It may also help to lower blood pressure and reduce inflammation.
This recipe is low in calories and does not contain any fat.