Helado De Pina(Pineapple Ice)

Lavender Lynn's Note:

This is from Paraguay and is from Flavors of Paraguay by Lynn Van Houten.

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 15

• 1 big fresh pineapple, ripe
• 2 cups ice cubes
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)

Directions:

1. Peel the pineapple.
2. Remove the heart.
3. Cut the rest of the pineapple in small pcs.
4. Crush the ice.
5. Use the blender to puree the chopped ice, the pineapple, sugar, and lemon juice.
6. Freeze.
7. For best results, the pineapple should be very cold.

Reviews

[Mama's Kitchen (Hope)]

This was so yummy! I reduced the sweetener to 1/2 c agave syrup. It was plenty sweet enough and added a smoothness to the recipe. I will be using this one again! Maybe adding some mango or papaya along with the pineapple. Thanks Lynn!

[Diana #2]

This is the *ultimate* summer refresher. Of course right now it's the middle of a snow storm, but if you close your eyes while your eating this, you can picture yourself on a tropical island. Sooooo wonderful. Very easy to make, and quick too. I reduced the sugar to 1/2 cup since the fresh pineapple is quite sweet, and it's very good. This is going to be made quite a bit. :) Thanks Lynn for sharing this lovely recipe. Made for the Auzzie/NZ Recipe Swap #36

[Tigerlillyblu]

So easy to make and oh so good!!! Next time, might leave a couple small chunks of pineapple to add texture, and cut back on the sugar a little, especially if the pineapple is naturally sweet. Recommend freezing it overnight. Thank you for a great posting.