Strawberry Italian Ice Food

STRAWBERRY ITALIAN ICE

Steps:

• In a blender, combine the apple juice concentrate, lemon juice and strawberries; cover and process until blended. Pour into an ungreased 8-in. square dish. Cover and freeze for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until partially set. , Spoon into a large bowl; beat on medium speed for 1-1/2 minutes. Return to dish; freeze for 2-3 hours or until firm. , Remove from the freezer 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with mint if desired.

ITALIAN ICE

Steps:

• Blend the fruit, sugar, honey and lemon juice with 2 cups ice in a food processor or blender until chunky. Add another 1 cup ice and blend until completely smooth.
• Pour the mixture into a shallow baking dish and freeze 30 minutes. Scrape the ice with a fork until slushy, then freeze until firm, about 2 more hours. Scoop into paper cups.

STRAWBERRY ITALIAN ICE - SUGAR FREE

Steps:

• Slightly thaw the strawberries by placing them in a large bowl at room temperature while the other components are prepared, about 20 minutes.
• Remove wide strips of zest from the orange and lemon with a vegetable peeler and scrape off any bitter white pith. Combine the Splenda with 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan and add the citrus zests and juices. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 5 minutes. Allow the syrup to cool a bit, and then strain the mixture, discarding the peels.
• Transfer the strawberries to a food processor or blender, add 1/2 cup of the citrus syrup, and pulse until a nearly smooth, frosty puree is formed, adding more syrup to blend, if necessary. Transfer the semi frozen puree to a bowl and freeze 2-3 hours, until firm.
• To serve, let stand at room temperature 15-20 minutes to soften slightly, scrape across the italian ice with a large spoon, and place into serving dishes.

STRAWBERRY ITALIAN ICE

Steps:

• Put a 9-or-10 inch metal cake pan in the freezer. In a blender blend the strawberries, the sugar, and the lemon juice until the mixture is smooth and the sugar is dissolved. Add the ice cubes, blend the mixture until it is smooth, and pour it into the cold pan. Freeze the mixture for 30 to 40 minutes, or until it is frozen around the edge but still soft in the center, stir the strawberry ice, mashing the frozen parts with a fork, and spoon it into 2 bowls.

ITALIAN ICE

Steps:

• In a saucepan, dissolve sugar in water.
• Add fruit juice, strawberries, or chocolate.
• If adding fruit juice, let stand 5 minutes, then strain out rind.
• Pour mixture into freezing tray & freeze, stirring frequently until mixture is thick & mushy.
• Serve in chilled champagne glasses with appropriate garnish.

STRAWBERRY GELATO (ITALIAN STYLE)

Steps:

• Beat yolks and sugar until the mixture becomes fluffy.
• Add milk and vanilla, stirring continuously until the mixture is well blended.
• Pour mixture into the top of a double boiler and cook over low heat until the mixture is the consistency of light cream.
• Keep stirring to prevent lumps.
• Pour the cooked mixture through a fine strainer, and cool in the refrigerator until mixture is cold (1 to 2 hours).
• Place cold mixture in electric ice cream maker, add the strawberry preserves and fresh strawberries.
• Process according to the directions for your machine.