Stay Cool with a Braces- Friendly "Eastern North Carolina" Summer Treat!

Summer is here! Kids and adults alike will now be spending more time outside being active and enjoying the hotter temperatures. What’s better on a hot summer day than a delicious treat that will cool you down after doing something active in the summer sun? Luckily, our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) have just the thing, 'Bogue Sound' Watermelon Sorbet! You can find the complete recipe below:


'Bogue Sound' Watermelon Sorbet

Ingredients

• ¾ cup water

• ¼ cup sugar

• 1 teaspoon lime juice

• 2 to 3 cups 'bogue sound' watermelon, diced, no seeds or rind


Directions

In a small saucepan, heat the water, sugar, and lime juice on medium high for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Chill this “syrup” at least 20 minutes. In the meantime, place the 'bogue sound' watermelon chunks in a food processor or blender and liquefy them. Add the chilled syrup to the 'bogue sound' watermelon puree and blend. Freeze sorbet in an ice-cream maker according to manufacturer’s directions. Serve immediately.

Happy Summer!!!