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Authentic Sicilian Granita al Limone

Meyer lemon juice brings authentic flavor to this Sicilian granita al limone, which makes a refreshing summer treat for hot days.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 3 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Sicilian
Calories: 95
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup freshly squeezed Meyer lemon juice
  • 5 lemon wheels
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest

Method
 

  1. Heat water and sugar in a saucepan over medium, stirring until sugar melts; do not bring to a boil. Remove from heat when sugar has completely dissolved and water is no longer cloudy. Add lemon juice; stir until combined. Refrigerate until cold, about 30 minutes.
  2. Pour into a freezer-safe dish that has a tight-fitting lid; cover. Freeze until just begins to freeze around edges, but still slushy in the center, about 45 minutes.
  3. Lightly stir crystals, using a fork, from edge of granita mixture into the center and mix thoroughly. Cover and freeze until granita is nearly frozen, 30 to 40 minutes more.
  4. Lightly stir, using a fork, scraping crystals loose. Repeat freezing and stirring with a fork 3 to 4 times until crystals are separate and granita is light, dry, and fluffy.
  5. Garnish portions with 1/2 lemon wheels and fresh lemon zest on top.

Nutrition

Calories: 95kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 1gSodium: 3mgFiber: 3gSugar: 21g

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