Pineapple Sherbet

(Pineapple Smoothie)

Recipe origin: South Africa

Ingredients

• 1 medium-sized ripe pineapple (Canned may be substituted.)
• 8 cups water (approximately)
• Juice of 4 lemons
• Sugar, to taste

Procedure

1. Peel and core the pineapple. Cut up the fruit, and place it in a blender. Blend to a thick pulp. (Canned pineapple may be substituted.)
2. Place the pulp in a large pitcher, add the water, lemon juice, and sugar, and mix thoroughly.
3. Put the pitcher in the refrigerator to chill the sherbet beverage.
4. Just before serving, stir well. Serve over ice in tall glasses.

Serves 6 to 8.

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