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Ginger Watermelon Italian Ice

A refreshing Italian ice made with fresh watermelon and ginger. Adapted from Watermelon Sorbetto from The Ciao Bella Book of Gelato & Sorbetto by F.W. Pearce & Danilo Zecchini.

Prep Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 140 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup white sugar (organic for vegan-friendly)
  • 3 oz ginger root peeled and cut into thick slices
  • 6 cups seedless watermelon chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Instructions

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  1. Combine water, sugar, and ginger in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring often. Once syrup comes to a boil, reduce heat to low; simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool. The longer you allow the mixture to cool, the more ginger-y the Italian ice will be. Discard ginger or use it to make candied ginger.
  2. Puree syrup, watermelon, and lemon juice in blender or food processor. Refrigerate watermelon mixture for about an hour (you can leave it right in the blender jar or food processor bowl).
  3. Pour watermelon mixture into ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer's instructions. Transfer to airtight container and freeze for about 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories 140kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 4mg (0%) Potassium 176mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 32g (64%) Vitamin A 649IU (13%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 11mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 140

% Daily Value*

Calories 140kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 4mg 0%
Potassium 176mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 32g 64%
Vitamin A 649IU 13%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.