Studying in a private school, extra-curricular activities are an absolute must, even if it meant sacrificing a day of books.
As a part of our extra-curricular activities, we were required to come up with a new product, be it technology, food, clothes, practically anything under the sun. So my group, Sher Enterprise, and I decided to choose food and come up with a fat-free nutritious ice cream substitute, called Fruitsicles.So what is it that is so special about Fruisicles? Isn't it just another dumb ice cream product that makes you so addicted to it, you'd have to run 15 minutes on the treadmill just to burn off that one sinful scoop? If that was your perception on it, then I beg to differ.
Fruitsicles is no ordinary ice cream. It is a fat-free, mouth-watering substitute to ice cream (as stated above), and the best thing about it? You won't feel guilty even after 10 bites.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sugar (you can use sucrose)
- 2 cups water
- 8 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/2 cup corn syrup (or honey for a more natural feel)
Bring the sugar and water to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat and allow the mixture to simmer, without stirring, until the sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes.
Set aside to cool completely. I placed it in the freezer for 15 minutes to speed up the process.
Puree the strawberries and lime juice in a blender.
Press the strawberry puree through a strainer to remove the seeds.
Add the honey and stir well.
Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Sorbet is particularly soft after churning but firms up after freezing.
Enjoy!
