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Granita al Limone (Lemon Granita)
This refreshing and authentic Sicilian lemon granita is a delicious and super simple-to-make frozen treat that's so great on a hot summer day.
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 4h 20m⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 5 min👤 Nicole Gaffney📖 coleycooks
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- saucepan
- baking dish
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Combine the water, sugar and salt in a small saucepan over medium heat and bring up to a low simmer and stir until the sugar has dissolved completely.
water3 cups
2
Remove from the heat, then stir in the lemon zest and let it cool to room temperature.
lemon zest (finely grated)1 teaspoon
3
Mix in the lemon juice until combined, then pour into a shallow glass or metal baking dish, cover, and place it in the freezer.
4
Check after about ⏱️ 45 minutes to an hour, or when ice crystals have started to form around the edges. Use a fork to scrape the sides and stir the ice crystals into the liquid, then cover and place back in the freezer for another ⏱️ 45 minutes.
5
Repeat the scraping process, then freeze for another ⏱️ 30 - 45 minutes, then repeat several more times until the granita becomes light and fluffy. It should take about ⏱️ 3-4 hours total.
6
The granita is now ready to be served. Spoon it into chilled glasses and serve immediately before it melts!
Nutrition Facts
calories
105 kcal
fat Content
0.2 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
0.2 g
sugar Content
26 g
sodium Content
7 mg
protein Content
0.1 g
carbohydrate Content
28 g
saturated Fat Content
0.02 g
unsaturated Fat Content
0.012 g
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