Ingredients

2 Pounds of Plums, quartered
¾ Cup Sugar
3 Tablespoons Honey
¼ Teaspoon Salt
2 Teaspoon Lemon Juice

Directions

1. In a high-speed blender add plums, sugar, and honey. Let sit for about 25 minutes before processing.
2. Once the 25 minutes have passed and lemon juice and blend until smooth.
3. Transfer the mixture to a freezer safe container and place in freezer for 2 hours before serving.
4. During the 2 hours, stir the plumb sorbet every 30 minutes.

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Melon Slushy (4 servings)

2 cups chopped watermelon
1 cup chopped cantaloupe
1 cup chopped honeydew
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup water 2 tablespoons (or to taste) sugar, honey, or other sweetener

Freeze the chopped fruit chunks on a wax paper-covered cookie sheet. When frozen, place the frozen melon chunks in a blender along with the lemon juice, water, and sugar. Blend until smooth and pourable, adding more water if necessary. Serve over crushed ice. Continue reading →