Lemon and Lime Strawberry Ice Recipe

Healthy Beverage

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 strawberries

Directions:
In a small saucepan, combine the first five ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 to 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-quart 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.

Once serving is 2/3 cup. Recipe makes 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts:
173 calories, trace fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 2mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate, 3g fiber, 1g protein

See also:
Strawberry Blast
Strawberry Banana Shake
Iced Mocha Cappuccino
Frozen Fruit Slush
Frozen Strawberry Margarita Pie Patriotic Recipe

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