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Fruit Slush

Source: Food Hero Oregon State University Cooperative Extension Service

Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-31.

Serve this fruit slush as a drink or a dessert, and keep leftovers in the fridge for later. Pour it over fresh ice when you are ready to eat.

Makes
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cantaloupe or watermelon, coarsely chopped, seeded, peeled
  • kiwifruit, coarsely chopped (optional, 2 small)
  • sugar (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 cups water
  • ice

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. In a blender, puree fruit and lime juice until smooth. Add sugar if desired.
  3. Combine fruit mixture and water in a large pitcher.
  4. To eliminate the pulp pour through a strainer (optional).
  5. Cover and refrigerate for up to a week.
  6. To serve, stir well and pour into tall glasses over ice.

Notes

Learn more about: Cantaloupe Watermelon Kiwifruit

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