Strawberry Rhubarb Ice

Ingredients

 * 2 cups chopped rhubarb
 * 1 pint ripe strawberries (rinsed, hulled, sliced)
 * ⅓ cup Grand Marnier
 * ½ cup sugar (more or less to taste)

Directions

 * 1) In a 3 quart saucepan combine all ingredients.
 * 2) Heat mixture to boiling over medium heat stirring occasionally.
 * 3) Continue to cook until mixture bubbles and thickens - abt 10 min.
 * 4) Remove mixture from heat and cool to room temp.
 * 5) Puree mixture in food processor with chopping blade (or in blender).
 * 6) Pour into container of ice-cream make and process into ice following manufacturers directions.
 * 7) Transfer to freezer container and fr eze.
 * 8) Without an ice-cream maker, pour mixture into an 8 inch square metal pan.
 * 9) Cover with plastic wrap.
 * 10) Freeze mixture until firm.
 * 11) Break mixture into 1 inch chunks.
 * 12) Process frozen chunks in food processor (chopping blade) until smooth and fluffy.
 * 13) Put back i freezer until serving time.
 * 14) Just before serving let ice stand at room temp for 15 minutes to soften slightly.