Summer Snack Time

Watermelon Sorbet

What you'll need

 1 cup water

       1/2 cup sugar

       4 cups watermelon chunks

       1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
  How to make it

1. Combine the water and sugar in a small saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer it gently for 5 minutes. Pour the liquid into an 8-inch square glass baking pan.

Sorbert

                       2. Puree the watermelon chunks in a blender, then strain the puree into a large bowl. Measure out 2 cups of the watermelon juice and stir it into the sugar syrup along with the lemon juice.
                        3. Place the pan in the freezer for 1 hour. Then stir the mixture with a wooden spoon and allow it to freeze for another 45 minutes. Repeat this process once, and then allow the mixture to freeze
through (another couple hours or so).
                        4. Thaw the ice slightly so that you can transfer it to a chilled blender. Pulse the machine just until the ice is slushy, periodically scraping down the sides. Spoon the sorbet into chilled bowls and serve at once. Makes 6 servings.
                      This is a great treat for a hot summer day. You could use it for a party, or just a nice way to cool off. You don't have to use watermelon for a flavor, you could use cherry or blueberry or any flavor you would like.