A cool and fruity dessert perfect for after a spicy meal. Easy prep and easy to make ahead too. Vegan and gluten free.
Servings 4smallish servings
Calories 236kcal
Author Sylvia Eastman
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Ingredients
2-3large papayas
2cups pomegranate juice
lime juice, to taste
sweetener, optional, to taste
Instructions
Remove papaya seeds and then scoop out papaya flesh and puree it. Put puree in freezer safe container. If you are happy with the taste, leave as is, otherwise, add lime juice to taste, and sweetener if desired. Freeze for a few hours.
At least an hour before serving, pour pomegranate juice into saucepan and simmer over medium heat until reduced to a syrup. This will probably take at least 40 minutes. You don’t need to stir it or really pay attention until close to the end. Let cool to room temperature. {Note: You can also reduce the juice a day ahead and refrigerate until needed. Take it out of the fridge about 15 minutes before needed.}
Remove the papaya ice from the freezer, let it warm up for a few minutes and stir it to remove any ice crystals. Drizzle the reduced pomegranate juice on top.
Notes
GMO Papaya
I try to avoid commentary about nutrition, health, organic blah blah, but I would like to call to your attention that some papayas are genetically modified. Do as you see fit! In Canada, the PLU label has an 8 at the beginning if genetically, whereas something grown organically has a 9. My little mnemonic for this is “crazy 8, 9 is fine.” However, BEWARE, that rules are changing, see here for example which indicates that 8 will be used for ORGANIC and CONVENTIONAL foods. Hmmmm.