Watermelon Ice
Makes 6 servings

4 cups seeded 1-inch watermelon chunks

1/4 cup thawed frozen unsweetened pineapple juice concentrate

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice  

Fresh melon balls (optional)  

Fresh mint leaves (optional)    

1. Place melon chunks in single layer in plastic freezer bag; freeze until firm, about 8 hours.

2. Place frozen melon in food processor container fitted with steel blade. Let stand 15 minutes to soften slightly. Add pineapple juice and lime juice. Remove plunger from top of food processor to allow air to be incorporated. Process until smooth, scraping down sides of container frequently.

3. Spoon into individual dessert dishes. Garnish with melon balls and mint leaves, if desired. Freeze leftovers.  

Honeydew Ice   Substitute honeydew for watermelon and unsweetened pineapple-guava-orange juice concentrate for pineapple juice concentrate.  

Cantaloupe Ice   Substitute cantaloupe for watermelon and unsweetened pineapple-guava-orange juice concentrate for pineapple juice concentrate.  

Note   Ices can be transferred to airtight container and frozen up to 1 month. Let stand at room temperature 10 minutes to soften slightly before serving.