Mother's Banana Sherbet

By newbaucher

“Here’s a cool, creamy treat that’s such a favorite with my family, I usually triple the recipe.” Kathy Barton -- Homer, Michigan

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup reduced-fat evaporated milk
• 1/3 cup orange juice
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 medium banana, cut into chunks

Details

Servings 5

Preparation

Step 1

In a small saucepan, bring water and sugar to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved; set aside to cool.
Place the evaporated milk, orange juice, lemon juice and banana in a blender. Add the sugar syrup; cover and process until smooth.
Fill cylinder of ice cream freezer; freeze according to manufacturer's directions. Transfer to a freezer container; freeze for 4 hours or until firm before serving. Yield: 2-1/2 cups.




Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup equals 149 calories, trace fat (trace saturated fat), 1 mg cholesterol, 19 mg sodium, 36 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.