Lemon ‘n’ Lime Strawberry Ice

• 1 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 tablespoon shredded orange peel
• 2 teaspoons shredded lemon peel
• 1-1/2 teaspoons shredded lime peel
• 1/3 cup orange juice
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 4 cups sliced fresh strawberries

Directions

• In a small saucepan, combine the first five ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-6 minutes or until slightly thickened. Strain; discard peels. Add juices to the syrup; cool slightly.
• Place half of the juice mixture and strawberries in a blender; cover and pulse until nearly smooth. Transfer to a 2-qt. freezer container. Repeat with remaining juice mixture and berries.
• Cover and freeze for 12 hours or overnight, stirring several times. Ice may be frozen for up to 3 months. Just before serving, break apart with a large spoon. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts2/3 cup equals 173 calories, trace fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 2 mg sodium, 44 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 1 g protein.

From Taste of Home