Best 2 Italian Lemon Ice Granita Recipes
Italian Lemon Ice Granita is a refreshing and flavorful dessert that captures the essence of Italian summer flavors. It's a frozen treat that combines the zing of lemons, the sweetness of sugar, and the delicate texture of crushed ice. With its delightful balance of flavors and effortless preparation, this classic Italian dessert promises to tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the picturesque streets of Italy.
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ITALIAN LEMON ICE (GRANITA)
Lemon granita is easily the most popular of all Italian ices, and with good reason. On a hot summer's day, no refreshment beats it tangy, revitalizing taste. Prep time included chill time. From The Mediterranean Vegan Kitchen.
Provided by Bev I Am
Categories Frozen Desserts
Time 5h20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine 2 cups of the water with the sugar in a medium nonreactive saucepan; bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Cook, stirring constantly, until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Add the salt, stir, and remove the pan from the heat.
- Stir in the remaining water and let cool to room temperature.
- Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, place a shallow metal 2 1/2 qt container (such as a large cake pan) in the freezer to chill.
- Add the lemon juice, lemon peel, and extract to the chilled sugar mixture; stir until well blended.
- Pour into the chilled metal pan.
- Place the pan in the freezer for 30-60 minutes, or until ice crystals form around the edges.
- Stir the ice crystals into the center of the pan and return to the freezer.
- Repeat every 30 minutes, or until all the liquid is crystallized but not frozen solid, about 3 hours.
- To serve, scoop the granita into chilled dessert bowls or goblets.
- (If the granita has become too hard, scrape it with a large metal spoon to break up the ice crystals.) Serve at once.
- Advance Preparation: The granita can be stored, covered, for up to four days in the freezer, but it will have become frozen solid.
- To serve, either allow the granita to thaw in the refridgerator until you can scrape the crystals, or break it up into chunks and process with on/off motions in a food processor fitted with the knife blade until fairly smooth.
ITALIAN GRANITA LEMON ICE CREAM
Many people think that Lemon Granita is similar to a Lemon sorbet. There is a main difference which is the fact that Lemon Granita has no eggs, no milk and no cream in it. Just lemon juice, lemon zest, water and sugar! In Southern Italy we have a granita for breakfast, aperitif, lunch and as an after siesta drink. The best lemon Granita is made with little sugar and a grated lemon zest in it! For breakfast we would have a Coffee Granita with a croissant (the Sicilian way); for aperitif the Lemon Granita; after the siesta the almond granita. There are many flavors you can choose: lemon, mint, coffee, strawberry, almond, kiwi, mandarin, prickly pears.
Provided by stile mediterraneo
Categories Frozen Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Boil the sugar and water for 5 minutes. Then let the syrup cool down and add the lemon juice and grated lemon zest. Boil everything again. Let it cool down again and put it in the freezer in a metallic container. Turn the mixture while it is freezing every 20 minutes. The Granita will be ready after 3-4 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 114.1, Fat 0.1, Sodium 2, Carbohydrate 29.7, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 28.8, Protein 0.1
Tips:
- Use the best lemons you can find. The flavor of your granita will be determined by the quality of your lemons, so it's important to use the best ones you can find. Look for lemons that are heavy for their size and have a bright yellow color.
- Zest the lemons before juicing them. Zesting the lemons before juicing them will help to release their essential oils and give your granita a more intense flavor.
- Use a simple syrup to sweeten your granita. A simple syrup is a mixture of sugar and water that is heated until the sugar dissolves. It's a great way to sweeten your granita without adding any additional flavors.
- Freeze your granita in a shallow dish. This will help it to freeze evenly and quickly.
- Stir your granita every 30 minutes or so while it's freezing. This will help to prevent it from forming large ice crystals.
- Serve your granita immediately after it's frozen. Granita is best enjoyed when it's cold and slushy.
Conclusion:
Lemon granita is a refreshing and delicious dessert that's perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a cool and refreshing treat, give lemon granita a try.
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