1-1/4 pounds fresh peaches, peeled, pitted, and cut up (2 1/2 cups) or one 16-ounce package frozen unsweetened peach slices, thawed slightly

3 tablespoons lemon juice

1 cup sugar

1 cup boiling water

1 cup dry white wine

1-1/2 teaspoons finely shredded orange peel

Fresh mint (optional)

Combine peaches and lemon juice in a blender container or food processor bowl. Cover and blend or process till smooth. Stir together sugar and boiling water in a large mixing bowl till sugar dissolves. Stir in peach mixture, wine, and orange peel. Pour into a 9x9x2-inch baking pan. Cover and freeze for 3 to 4 hours or till firm. Break into chunks; transfer to a chilled large mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium to high speed till smooth. Return to pan; cover. Freeze for several hours or till firm. To serve, let stand at room temperature for 20 minutes. Scoop into dessert dishes. Garnish with mint, if you like. Makes 8 servings.

Nutrition facts per serving:

calories: 141

total fat: 0g

saturated fat: 0g

cholesterol: 0mg

sodium: 3mg

carbohydrate: 32g

fiber: 1g

protein: 0g

vitamin C: 11%

fruit: .5diabetic exchange