Recipe: Fruit Slush
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🍽️ Cook Time: 3 hours
⏰ Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
🍹 Category: Beverages
🔍 Keywords: Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, < 4 Hours
Description:
Indulge in the refreshing delight of Fruit Slush, a tantalizing concoction bursting with fruity goodness. This recipe from lovewithrecipes.com is your ticket to a cool, flavorful beverage that’s perfect for any occasion. With its low protein and low cholesterol attributes, it’s a guilt-free treat that everyone can enjoy.
Ingredients:
- 4 cups sugar
- 4 cups water
- 6 cups orange juice concentrate
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 46 oz pineapple juice
- 6 bananas
Instructions:
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Prepare Syrup:
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and water over medium heat.
- Heat the mixture until the sugar is completely dissolved, stirring occasionally. This should take around 5 minutes.
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Add Juices:
- Once the sugar is dissolved, stir in the orange juice concentrate, lemon juice, and pineapple juice.
- Mix well until all the ingredients are fully incorporated.
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Freeze Mixture:
- Pour the prepared mixture into 6 or 7 ice cube trays, distributing evenly.
- Place the trays in the freezer and allow the mixture to freeze until firm. This typically takes about 3 hours, but it’s best to check occasionally.
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Store Cubes:
- Once the cubes are frozen solid, remove them from the freezer trays.
- Transfer the cubes into plastic bags for storage.
- These fruit slush cubes can be stored in the freezer for up to 6 months, ready to be used whenever you crave a refreshing drink.
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Prepare Fruit Slush:
- To make the Fruit Slush drink, fill a glass with the desired amount of Fruit Slush ice cubes.
- Pour ginger ale over the ice cubes, covering them completely.
- Let the mixture stand for about 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Give it a gentle stir, and your Fruit Slush is ready to be served!
Yield:
- Approximately 100 small cubes of Fruit Slush ice.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 41.6
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 0.5mg
- Carbohydrates: 10.6g
- Fiber: 0.1g
- Sugar: 10.1g
- Protein: 0.1g
Notes:
- This Fruit Slush recipe offers a delightful blend of flavors and is perfect for cooling down on hot summer days or serving at gatherings.
- Experiment with different fruit juice combinations to create your own unique variations of this refreshing drink.
- Feel free to adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sugar according to your taste preferences.
- Don’t limit yourself to just ginger ale! You can try other carbonated beverages or even sparkling water for a lighter option.
- Get creative with your garnishes by adding fresh fruit slices or mint leaves for an extra burst of freshness.
