Choose-A-Fruit Ice

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups oranges fresh sections
• or
• 22 ounces mandarin oranges canned
• or
• 1 1/2 cups raspberries or
• 1 1/2 cups strawberries
• 13 cup sugar (use equal)
• 1 cup water warm
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions

1. In a 2 cup measure stir the sugar into warm water until dissolved.
2. In a blender container or food processor bowl combine desired fruit, sugar mixture, and lemon juice.
3. Cover and blend or process until mixture is nearly smooth.
4. Pour into a 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan.
5. Cover and freeze for 4 to 5 hours or until almost firm.
6. Transfer the frozen mixture to a chilled large mixer bowl.
7. Beat with electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes or until fluffy.
8. Return fruit mixture to loaf pan.
9. Cover and freeze for 6 hours or until firm.
10. Let the fruit ice stand about 20 minutes at room temperature before serving.
11. To serve, use an ice-cream scoop and scrape along ice to form a scoop.
12. If desired, garnish each serving with mint sprig or fresh berries.