Frozen Lemon Gelati

Makes 12 Servings

Ingredients

• 1-1/3 cups sugar
• 2 tablespoons grated lemon peel
• 3/4 to 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 4 cups (1 quart) nonfat plain yogurt
• Fresh mint sprigs (optional)

Instructions

Combine sugar, lemon peel, lemon juice, and vanilla in a mixing bowl. Stir until sugar dissolves. Add yogurt; stir well. Chill thoroughly. Pour cold mixture into ice cream freezer and process according to manufacturer's directions. Garnish with mint sprigs.

- The New American Diet Cookbook