How to Make Italian Ices Without Corn Syrup

Italian ice, also known as granita, is a refreshing summer treat similar to sherbet. Although the classic flavor is lemon, you can make any flavor with fruit juice, wine or any potable liquid. The following recipe is for a refreshing coffee Italian ice.

Things You'll Need

• Ingredients
• 3 cups water
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 4 tbsp. instant coffee dissolved in 1 cup water

Instructions

1. Simmer the water and sugar over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved.

2. Let cool, then add the coffee mixture

3. Pour the Italian ice base into a freezer-safe dish, and leave in the freezer until ice crystals form around the edges.

4. Stir with a fork to blend the ice crystals and put back in the freezer.

5. Check every 20 to 40 minutes, and repeat the stirring until the Italian ice has the consistency of crushed ice. The deeper the container, the longer the intervals between stirrings.

6. Serve with an ice cream scoop, and store remaining ice in an airtight container.

Tips & Warnings

• If the ice freezes too much, let thaw to a stirable texture, stir, then place in the freezer.