What About Watermelon?

Perfect treat for a hot Summer’s day that can be easily prepared in just over five minutes.

Skill Level

Basic

Preparation Time

Approximately 5 – 10 minutes

Equipment/Utensils Required

• Food processor/blender
• Stove top
• 1 x Saucepan
• 1 x mixing bowl
• 1 x knife (for cutting up watermelon)
• 1 x whisk
• measuring cups
• 1 x wooden spoon
• 1 x freezer container

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup – cold water
• 5 cups – seedless watermelon (cut into cubes)
• 1 cup – frozen strawberries
• 1/2 cup – sugar
• 1/4 cup – fresh mint leaves

Method

1. Prepare your ingredients by cutting seedless watermelon into cubes (enough for five cups) and measuring out other ingredients.
2. In a large saucepan, combine water and sugar over medium heat.
3. Using a whisk, stir mixture continuously until it begins to boil.
4. Turn the heat down and allow the sugar and water to simmer until the mixture becomes transparent (approximately 4 minutes) .
5. Once transparent, remove from element and set aside.
6. In a blender or food processor, combine watermelon, strawberries and mint and blend until mixture is smooth and free of lumps.
7. In a bowl using a wooden spoon, combine the melon/berry mixture with the warm sugar/water mixture.
8. Once combined, you can eat as is or alternatively spoon this mixture into a clean ice cream container or a plastic lidded container and chill in the freezer.
9. After an hour and a half this mixture will be chilled and ready to serve.

(Recommendation– watermelon and strawberry sorbet can be served in mason jars with a single mint leaf on top or a wafer for a fancy touch)