
A historical dessert from Favorite tested recipes of the members of Humboldt Park Chapter O.E.S and their friends (1900). will serve twelve persons.
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
Make a syrup of four cups water and two cups sugar; boil fifteen minutes
add one can grated pineapple and juice of six lemons; cool
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add four cups ice water
freeze
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Boiling the sugar syrup for a full 15 minutes creates invert sugars through acid hydrolysis (from the lemon juice and pineapple), which prevents the ice from freezing rock-hard and gives it a scoopable texture. The ratio of sugar to water (2:4 cups in the syrup, plus 4 cups added later) creates the right balance of sweetness and freezing point depression—too much sugar won't freeze properly, too little creates icy shards. The pineapple's natural enzymes (bromelain) also slightly break down the sugar structure, contributing to a smoother texture.
The sugar syrup can be made up to 3 days ahead and refrigerated in an airtight container. The pineapple-lemon mixture can be combined with the cooled syrup and refrigerated overnight before adding the ice water and freezing. Once frozen, the ice is best consumed within 1 week for optimal texture.
Store in an airtight, freezer-safe container for up to 2 weeks. The ice will harden significantly in the freezer; let it sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before scooping, or briefly pulse in a food processor to restore a scoopable granita-like texture. For best results, press plastic wrap directly onto the surface before sealing to prevent ice crystals from forming.
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The sugar syrup can be made up to 3 days ahead and refrigerated in an airtight container. The pineapple-lemon mixture can be combined with the cooled syrup and refrigerated overnight before adding the ice water and freezing. Once frozen, the ice is best consumed within 1 week for optimal texture.
Store in an airtight, freezer-safe container for up to 2 weeks. The ice will harden significantly in the freezer; let it sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before scooping, or briefly pulse in a food processor to restore a scoopable granita-like texture. For best results, press plastic wrap directly onto the surface before sealing to prevent ice crystals from forming.