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

Method

  • In a 2 cup measure stir the sugar into warm water until dissolved.
  • In a blender container or food processor bowl combine desired fruit, sugar mixture, and lemon juice.
  • Cover and blend or process until mixture is nearly smooth.
  • Pour into a 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan.
  • Cover and freeze for 4 to 5 hours or until almost firm.
  • Transfer the frozen mixture to a chilled large mixer bowl.
  • Beat with electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes or until fluffy.
  • Return fruit mixture to loaf pan.
  • Cover and freeze for 6 hours or until 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.