dragon fruit
Dragon fruit, also known as pitaya or the strawberry pear, is a beautiful tropical fruit that is sweet and crunchy. The plant the fruit comes from is actually a type of cactus of the genus Hylocereus, which includes about 20 different species.
Originally popular in Southeast Asia and Latin America, dragon fruit is now grown and enjoyed all over the world. Though it may look intimidating with its pinkish red skin and light green scales, preparing this unusual fruit is easy. You can enjoy eating it in fruit salads, it can be used to create tasty drinks and desserts, and it is a wonderful, healthy snack on its own.
dragon fruit
Dragon fruit, also known as pitaya or the strawberry pear, is a beautiful tropical fruit that is sweet and crunchy. The plant the fruit comes from is actually a type of cactus of the genus Hylocereus, which includes about 20 different species.
Originally popular in Southeast Asia and Latin America, dragon fruit is now grown and enjoyed all over the world. Though it may look intimidating with its pinkish red skin and light green scales, preparing this unusual fruit is easy. You can enjoy eating it in fruit salads, it can be used to create tasty drinks and desserts, and it is a wonderful, healthy snack on its own.
dragon fruit frozen sorbet dessert
4 ripe magenta-fleshed dragon fruits
3/4 cup water, optional
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 tablespoons sugar, optional
Place dragon fruit in a food processor or blender. Add water (only if the fruit isn’t ripe and juicy), lemon juice, and sugar, if using. Sometimes the fruit is sweet enough so additional sugar is not necessary. Purée until smooth.
Pour purée into an ice cream maker and churn until frozen. Alternatively, pour puree into a shallow pan and freeze for at least 2 hours. Allow about 10 minutes at room temperature for the sorbet to soften before serving. This process and recipe work well with other ripe fruits.
dragon fruit frozen sorbet dessert
4 ripe magenta-fleshed dragon fruits
3/4 cup water, optional
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 tablespoons sugar, optional
Place dragon fruit in a food processor or blender. Add water (only if the fruit isn’t ripe and juicy), lemon juice, and sugar, if using. Sometimes the fruit is sweet enough so additional sugar is not necessary. Purée until smooth.
Pour purée into an ice cream maker and churn until frozen. Alternatively, pour puree into a shallow pan and freeze for at least 2 hours. Allow about 10 minutes at room temperature for the sorbet to soften before serving. This process and recipe work well with other ripe fruits.
Your dragon fruit frozen sorbet is now ready to be served! Enjoy!
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