How to Make Italian Ice

Italian ice is a refreshing treat that can satisfy your sweet tooth on a warm day. With the combination of water, sugar and lemons, you can create this classic summertime dessert anytime of the year.

Things You'll Need

• Water
• Sugar
• Lemons
• Medium saucepan
• Cooking spoon
• Strainer
• Metal bowl
• Fork

Instructions

1. Add the water and sugar into a saucepan and turn the burner to medium heat. Use the spoon to stir the mixture. Continue until the sugar has dissolved.

2. Allow the sugar water to cool completely on the countertop. Meanwhile, place the strainer into a metal bowl and squeeze the lemons over top to remove the juice. Discard the pulp and seeds the strainer has caught.

3. Put the bowl into the refrigerator for 1 hour or until it is chilled. Combine the sugar water and lemon juice together into the bowl and blend together well.

4. Place the bowl into the freezer until ice crystal appear around the outside of the mixture, approximately 30 minutes.

5. Use a fork to stir the ice crystals back into the mixture and return the bowl back to the freezer. Continue this process of freezing and stirring until all the liquid is gone, about 2 to 3 hours.

6. Serve by scooping it into chilled dessert bowls. Sit down and enjoy your Italian Ice.

Tips & Warnings

• If possible, make Italian Ice fresh the day you need it. If you wish to keep it longer, store it covered in the freezer for up to four days. When ready to serve, place it in a food processor and pulse a couple times until smooth.