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Melon Sorbet   

Directions:

Process watermelon in food processor or blender until smooth. In a small saucepan, combine sugar, apple juice, lemon juice and salt, if desired; cook over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Cool. Combine the pureed watermelon with the sugar mixture. Pour into 9" x 13" pan; freeze until firm. Transfer to large mixing bowl; beat until smooth. Return mixture to pan; freeze until firm. Let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving. Yield: 12 servings, 6 ounces each.

Nutritional information:

Calories per serving: 98; protein: 1 gram; fat: 1 gram; cholesterol: 0 milligrams; vitamin A: 490 IU; vitamin C: 18 milligrams.

Georgia E. Hodgkin, Ed.D., R.D., is an associate professor in the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics in the School of Allied Health Professions at Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, California.

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