Gelato Di Fragola - Italian Strawberry Ice |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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What better way to celebrate summer than a refreshing strawberry ice. From Oregano from Italy Ingredients:
chill time 1 day |
1 cup minus 1 tablespoon superfine granulated sugar |
1 cup bottled or filtered still water (not distilled) |
1 pound strawberries (about 1 pint) |
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice |
1 teaspoon lightly beaten egg white |
Directions:
1. In a small heavy saucepan heat sugar and water over high heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
2. Cool syrup.
3. Trim strawberries and in a food processor puree until smooth.
4. Transfer 2 cups puree to a bowl, reserving remainder for another use, and stir in syrup and lemon juice.
5. Chill strawberry mixture until cold and up to 1 day.
6. Stir in egg white and freeze in an ice-cream maker.
7. Serve gelato immediately or transfer to an airtight container and put in freezer to harden no more than 3 hours. Makes about 1 quart.
8. That's it!
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