How to Make Lemon Granita

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Tossing back lemon granita in the summer is practically a habit in southern Italy. This granular, slightly slushy ice dessert is very refreshing and easy to make at home.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

  • Groceries
  • Citrus Reamer
  • Saucepans
  • Strainers
  • Zesters
  • 3 lemons
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 2/3 c. water

Step1
Use a zester to strip the zest from the lemons and chop it roughly.
Step2
Place it in a saucepan with the sugar and water and heat until it simmers.
Step3
Wait for the mixture to simmer, then strain it into a shallow container.
Step4
Let it cool to room temperature, then juice all three lemons into it, straining out the seeds and loose pulp.
Step5
Stir the mixture together well, then freeze.
Step6
Stir it together as it freezes, loosening any ice film that forms and crushing any lumps. Repeat every 20 minutes or so - more often once it's almost frozen. This step creates the granita's signature texture.
Step7
Serve it when it's still slightly slushy.

Tips & Warnings

  • Use big lemons for this recipe. If you have access to a lemon tree, use fresh tree-ripened lemons.
  • This dish is traditionally very tart. You can add sugar to the recipe, or drizzle a simple sugar syrup onto each serving.

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