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Pineapple Cream Shaved Ice
Make this creamy, fruity treat when you’re in the mood to fly off to a tropi
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cal island, but the trip doesn’t fit in the budget!
Ingredients:
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2 1/2 cups chopped pineapple
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3/4 cup water
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1/2 cup sugar
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juice of 1 lemon
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pinch of salt
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6 scoops of ice cream
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shaved ice
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sweetened condensed milk
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chopped strawberries (optional)
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shredded coconut (optional)
Cook the first five ingredients together until the pineapple is softened and
the mixture is syrupy. Use a blender to puree the mixture, and refrigerate
until cold. Place a scoop of ice cream in a bowl, cover with shaved ice, pour
on some of the pineapple puree, and top with a drizzle of sweetened con
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densed milk. Optional: Sprinkle chopped strawberries and coconut on top.
Lemonberryade Slush
A wonderful summertime treat!
Ingredients:
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4 thinly sliced lemons
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1/2 cup of fresh mint leaves
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1 cup sugar
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1 pint berries (strawberries, raspberries, etc.)
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1 quart water
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shaved ice
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club soda
Placed sliced lemons in a large pitcher or similar container. Add the mint
leaves and sugar. Use a wooden spoon to mash the mixture to extract the
juice from the lemons and mint. Add the berries and lightly mash, making
sure the sugar has thoroughly dissolved. Add water and refrigerate until
cold. Fill a glass with shaved ice, fill 3/4 of the way with the lemonberryade
and top off with club soda. Stir, serve, and enjoy!