“The low acid and high sugar content make the golden variety of pineapple perfect for freezing. This extraordinarily refreshing 97-calorie dessert is perfect for serving guests as a dessert or light snack.”

Ingredients

  • 1 large whole fresh pineapple
  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar

Directions

  • 1Halve pineapple lengthwise; remove fruit. Remove and discard pineapple core. Chop pineapple.
  • 2Place chopped pineapple in a blender container with lime juice and sugar; cover. Blend for 2 minutes or until mixture is completely smooth. Press through a strainer; you should have about 3 cups puree.
  • 3Transfer mixture to a 2-quart ice cream freezer; freeze according to manufacturer’s directions (see Tip). Allow to ripen for 4 hours. Freeze.
  • 4To serve, scoop into chilled dessert dishes or frozen pineapple shells.