Water Ice Recipe
American · Dessert · 10 min total
A refreshing frozen dessert made from fruit juice and sugar, similar to Italian ice but with a smoother texture.
10
min prep
min prep
6
servings
servings
150
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups fresh fruit juice (e.g., lemon, strawberry, or mango), strained
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (if not using lemon juice as base)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine water and sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
- Stir in the fruit juice, lemon juice (if using), and salt. Mix well.
- Pour the mixture into a shallow metal or glass dish (e.g., 9x13 inch pan). Cover with plastic wrap or lid and place in the freezer.
- After 1 hour, check the mixture. It should be slushy around the edges. Use a fork to stir and break up ice crystals. Return to freezer.
- Repeat the stirring process every 30 minutes for about 3-4 hours, until the mixture is completely frozen but fluffy and scoopable.
- Once fully frozen, scoop into bowls or cups and serve immediately. For a firmer texture, freeze an additional hour without stirring.
Tips
- For a smoother texture, process the finished water ice in a food processor before serving.
- Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks; let sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before scooping.
- Use any fruit juice you like; adjust sugar to taste depending on sweetness of fruit.
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