Watermelon Sherbert

Ingredients

 * 2 cups cubed, seeded watermelon
 * 1/2 cup sugar
 * 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
 * 1/3 cup cranberry juice cocktail

Directions
1. Place watermelon cubes in a blender container or food processor bowl. Cover and blend or process until smooth. (There should be 3 cups of the mixture.) Stir in sugar.

2. In a small saucepan combine gelatin and cranberry juice cocktail. Let stand for 5 minutes. Stir mixture over low heat until gelatin is dissolved.

3. Stir the gelatin mixture into the melon mixture. Pour into an 8x8x2-inch baking pan.

4. Cover and freeze for 2 hours or until firm.

5. Break up frozen mixture and place in a chilled mixer bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium to high speed or until mixture is fluffy.

6. Return to pan. Cover and freeze for 6 hours or until firm. Makes 8 (1/2-cup) servings.

Make ahead directions: Pack in airtight freezer container; seal, label, and freeze up to 1 month.