SONORAN SUNSET WATERMELON ICE

Sonoran Sunset Watermelon Ice image

If you didn't think watermelon and cilantro could go together in a dessert, this recipe will give you a pleasant surprise! Sprinkle pomegranate seeds and a sprig of cilantro on top for extra flair. -Jeanne Holt, Mendota Heights, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
4 cups cubed seedless watermelon
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons pomegranate juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
Dash salt

Steps:

In a small saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Cool completely., Puree watermelon in a blender. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in sugar syrup and remaining ingredients. Refrigerate until cold., Pour watermelon mixture into cylinder of ice cream maker; freeze according to manufacturer's directions. Transfer to freezer containers, allowing headspace for expansion. Freeze 4 hours or until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 246mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges