Watermelon Ice

Combine water and sugar in small saucepan. Cook, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves; continue to cook, without stirring, to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 5 minutes. Transfer to medium-size bowl; refrigerate covered until cold, about 1 hour.

Purée seeded pared watermelon; strain (you should have 3 cups); discard fibers. Stir purée into cold syrup.

Freeze and ripen following manufacturer's directions with ice cream maker. Serve garnished with watermelon spears.