Fresh and light Apricot Nectar Ice makes a refreshing dessert.

2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
1 1/2 cups hot water
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 cups Apricot KERNS® from LIBBY'S Refrigerated All Nectar
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 teaspoons grated orange peel

1. Sprinkle gelatin into cold water in large bowl; let stand for 5 to 10 minutes or until softened. Add hot water; stir until gelatin is completely dissolved. Add sugar; stir until dissolved. Stir in nectar, orange juice and orange peel.
2. Pour mixture into 9-inch square baking pan. Freeze for 4 hours or until firm. Spoon into serving dishes.

Makes 6 servings

Three fruits and a total of five ingredients inspire this catchy recipe title.

3 cups granulated sugar

3 cups water

1 cup fresh orange juice

1/3 cup fresh lemon juice

3 ripe banana, mashed

1. Combine sugar and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; boil 5 minutes or until sugar dissolves, stirring occasionally. Cool.
2. Combine sugar syrup, juices, and banana in a mixing bowl; beat at medium speed of an electric mixer until blended.
3. Pour mixture into a 13 x 9 x 2-inch dish. Cover and freeze until almost firm, about 4 hours, stirring occasionally.
4. Spoon into a chilled bowl; beat just until smooth. Return mixture to dish; cover and freeze until firm.
5. Let stand at room temperature 10 minutes before serving.

Makes 9 cups.