Watermelon Strawberry Ice Block Food

WATERMELON & STRAWBERRY ICE BLOCK

Steps:

• Combine the water and sugar in a small saucepan, stir over low heat until sugar dissolves.
• Bring back to boil, boil uncovered for about 2 minutes or until mixture thickens slightly.
• Transfer syrup to small bowl, refrigerate until cold.
• Blend or process cold syrup, watermelon, strawberries and juice until smooth.
• Pour mixture into four 1/3 cup ice block moulds, freeze overnight until firm.
• Enjoy!

WATERMELON ICE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan simmer water with sugar, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Transfer syrup to a bowl set in a larger bowl of ice and cold water and stir syrup until cold.
• Discard rind from watermelon and cut fruit into 1-inch chunks. In a blender purée watermelon, syrup, and lemon juice and pour through a fine sieve into a 9-inch square metal baking pan, pressing hard on solids. Freeze mixture, covered, until frozen, 6 to 8 hours, and up to 2 days. Just before serving, scrape watermelon ice with a fork to lighten texture and break up ice crystals. Makes about 5 cups, serving 6.

FROSTY WATERMELON ICE

Steps:

• In a microwave-safe bowl, sprinkle gelatin over water; let stand 1 minute. Microwave on high for 40 seconds. Stir and let stand until gelatin is completely dissolved, 1-2 minutes. , Place lime juice, honey and gelatin mixture in a blender. Add 1 cup watermelon; cover and process until blended. Add remaining watermelon, 1 cup at a time, processing until smooth after each addition., Transfer to a shallow dish; freeze until almost firm. In a chilled bowl, beat with an electric mixer until mixture is bright pink. Divide among 4 serving dishes; freeze, covered, until firm. Remove from freezer 15-20 minutes before serving.