Lemon Granita or Lemon Ice (Granita al Limone)
An Italian frozen sweet lemon ice!
Ingredients
- ¾ cup sugar
- 4 cups water
- 7 oz lemon juice preferably from a Meyer lemon
- 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
- 4 whole lemons for the skin/peel, and the pulp can be used for the juice
Instructions
How to Prepare Lemon Cups
- Slice the lemons in half lengthwise, then pull the flesh away from the skin.
- Once all the flesh is loose, scoop it out completely.
- Pop them in the freezer so that they will keep the granita colder, longer. If not serving the same day, once solid, put them into a container or freezer bag.
Make the Lemon Granita
- Put the water and sugar into a medium sized pan over medium heat, just until sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat, allow to cool then place in the refrigerator to chill.
- When the syrup is cold, add the lemon juice and lemon zest, if using, and mix well. Pour into a shallow (preferably metal) container and place in the freezer. Set a time for 40 minutes.
- After half an hour, remove the pan from the freezer and stir the mixture well, especially from the sides. Continue to set a timer for 40 minutes and repeat the procedure until the entire mixture has turned into ice crystals. It will take about two hours, possibly longer to acheive this.
- Remove from the container and serve in hollowed lemon shells or glasses.
Notes
- Serve in a glass with a splash of vodka for an adult version of this treat!
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 78kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 27mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.04mg
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