Watermelon Ice

Directions

1. 1
   In a small saucepan simmer water with sugar, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
2. 2
   Transfer syrup to a bowl set in a larger bowl of ice and cold water and stir syrup until cold.
3. 3
   Discard rind from watermelon and cut fruit into 1-inch chunks.
4. 4
   In a blender puree watermelon, syrup, and lemon juice and pour through a fine sieve into a 9-inch square metal baking pan, pressing hard on solids.
5. 5
   Freeze mixture, covered, until frozen, 6 to 8 hours, and up to 2 days.
6. 6
   Just before serving, scrape watermelon ice with a fork to lighten texture and break up ice crystals.
7. 7
   Makes about 5 cups, serving 6.