Arabian Orange Ice

winkki's Note:

Before commercial ice cream was available in the Gulf countries, homemade ices were very popular in the summer heat. This is a basic recipe calling for oranges and lemons, but can easily be substituted with crushed melon, strawberries, or whatever your favorite fruit may be. From "The Arabian Delights Cookbook." Recipe time does not include freezing.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 cup sugar (more or less, depending on the sweetness of the fruit)
• 2 ½ cups water
• 1 1⁄3; cups fresh orange juice
• ½ cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 orange, rind of , finely grated
• 1 lemon, rind of , finely grated

Directions:

1. Bring the sugar and the water to a boil.
2. Boil 5-10 minutes, until the sugar is completely dissolved; cool slightly and strain if necessary.
3. Add the juices and rinds, stirring to mix well, or blend in a food processor.
4. Pour liquid in glass bowl and freeze until slushy.
5. Use an electric mixer or a food processor to beat the frozen mixture until smooth.
6. Pour into a container of your choice, and return to the freezer.
7. Freeze until firm.

Reviews

[Chef #0428]

I tried this recipe with lime juice and found that there was too much grated rind. Maybe my orange and lime were especially big. Another recipe I have for lemon ice calls for 2 teaspoons which is about right.

[kevmalone]

Excellent recipe. Used as a sorbet course at our New Year's Eve dinner - refreshing and universally well received. Very good for our traveling guests watching their alcohol consumption! Note: I had this in the freezer for 2 months before consuming.

[CoffeeMom]

This is just wonderful. I'm so glad you posted it. I made it first as the recipe is written and then with lime juice and crushed strawberries. Thank you so much for posting. I'm going to be eating alot of this. :)