Making Cherry Italian Ice at Home

9 x 9-inch inch pan
Blender
Pint of fresh cherries, pitted
Sugar
Fresh lemon
Sprig of fresh mint (optional)
2 cups ice cubes

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1.Take the pan and put it in the freezer. Let it chill for at least 1 hour, or overnight if possible.


2. Wash and pit the fresh cherries. Take half a lemon and squeeze out 2 tbsp. of lemon juice into the blender.


3. Add the ice and sugar to the blender. Blend until you've reached a relatively smooth consistency.


4. Add the pitted cherries to the blender. Blend until the mixture is combined thoroughly.


5. Take the pan out of the freezer. Add the cherry ice to the pan, and spread it out evenly. Put the mixture into the freezer for 30 minutes before serving. Add a sprig of fresh mint for garnish, if so desired.


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