Watermelon Sherbet

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Fresh watermelon turns into a creamy sherbet in just a few hours. Nothing says summer like watermelon!

serves/makes:

ready in:
2-5 hrs

ingredients

5 cups watermelon, seeded & cubed
3/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 envelope unflavored gelatin powder
1/4 cup water
1 can (12 ounce size) evaporated skimmed milk

directions

Combine the watermelon, sugar, and lemon juice in a covered container. Place in the refrigerator and chill for 30 minutes.

Transfer the watermelon mixture to a food processor. Process until smooth.

Place the water in a saucepan and sprinkle the water with the dry gelatin powder. Let stand for one minute. Place the saucepan on a burner over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until the gelatin dissolves. Remove the pan from the heat and let cool for 2 minutes.

Combine the watermelon, gelatin mixture, and evaporated milk and mix well. Transfer to an ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer's directions. Store the frozen ice cream in an airtight container in the freezer.