Best 7 Lemon Or Lime Shaved Ice Recipes
In the sweltering heat of summer, there’s nothing quite like a refreshing treat to cool you down. When life gives you lemons or limes, make shaved ice! This iconic summertime dessert combines the bright and zesty flavors of citrus with the light and fluffy texture of shaved ice. Whether you prefer the classic lemonade or limeade flavor or want to mix things up with a creative twist, there’s a lemon or lime shaved ice recipe out there for everyone. So grab a handful of lemons or limes, some sugar, and your favorite toppings, and let’s get shaving!
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
LIME ITALIAN ICE
Steps:
- Fill a large bowl with ice water. Place another bowl inside so it's surrounded on all sides by the ice water. In a medium saucepan, bring water and sugar to a boil. When sugar has dissolved, remove from heat and add lime juice. Pour into bowl sitting in the ice bath to cool lime mixture, about 15 minutes. Pour mixture into a 10 by 12-inch baking dish that's sitting on a sheet tray and put in the freezer. After 1 1/2 hours, remove from freezer and scrape the ice with a fork, being sure to mix the softer center with the more frozen outer edges. Put back into the freezer for another 1 1/2 hours. Before serving, scrape again using the fork.
BASIL-LEMON ICE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 5h5m
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Bring the juice of 5 lemons and 3/4 cup each sugar and water to a boil. Add 1/2 cup basil leaves and the zest of 2 lemons (in wide strips) and steep, off the heat, 45 minutes; strain. Add 2 cups cold water, then pour into a baking dish and freeze 1 hour. Meanwhile, hollow out 6 of the juiced lemon halves and freeze. Scrape the ice with a fork; freeze 4 more hours, scraping every hour. Serve in the lemon cups.
- SERVES: 4; Calories: 159; Total Fat: 0 grams; Saturated Fat: 0 grams; Protein: 0 grams; Total carbohydrates: 42 grams; Sugar: 39 grams; Fiber: 0 grams; Cholesterol: 0 milligrams; Sodium: 6 milligrams
Nutrition Facts : Calories 159 calorie, Fat 0 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 6 milligrams, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Protein 0 grams, Sugar 39 grams
LEMON ICE
Pucker up for this sweet-tart treat. The delicious lemon dessert is a perfectly refreshing way to end a summer meal...or any meal, for that matter. -Concetta Maranto Skenfield, Bakersfield, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large saucepan over low heat, cook and stir sugar and water until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; stir in lemon juice. , Pour into a freezer container. Freeze until mixture becomes slushy, about 4 hours, stirring every 30 minutes. If desired, top servings with lemon slices and mint.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 2mg sodium, Carbohydrate 74g carbohydrate (67g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
CHEF JOHN'S LEMON ICE
Using the classic Italian granita technique makes this an easy and refreshing summer treat. I love the contrast between that light texture and bright, vibrant flavor.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Lemon Dessert Recipes
Time 3h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Dissolve sugar in water in a pot over medium heat, whisking while water heats up. As soon as sugar dissolves and water is clear, remove pan from heat. While water is still warm, add lemon zest. Allow to cool to room temperature before adding lemon juice.
- Whisk in lemon juice and lemon extract. Pour into a baking pan about 9x13 inches. Place in freezer until ice starts to form around the edges, about 40 to 45 minutes. Use a fork to stir up ice. Do this every 20 to 30 minutes until lemon ice reaches your preferred texture, 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.4 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 4 mg, Sugar 22.6 g
LEMON OR LIME SHAVED ICE
Refreshing treat during the 10 hot summer months we experience each year here in the south :-) Its quick and easy to toss together. You will need an ice shaver. I like it really tart, you can make it milder by adjusting the amounts of sugar and lime juice.
Provided by Random Rachel
Categories Dessert
Time 3m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Shave the ice in an ice shaver, into a cup. Sprinkle the sugar on top of the ice. Pour the lime juice on top of the sugar. Using a spoon, incorporate the gooey lime-sugar mixture into the ice. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 52.1, Sodium 4.1, Carbohydrate 13.7, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 13, Protein 0.1
LEMON & LIME CRUSH
Try this lemony ice dessert, just five ingredients and packed full of lemon and lime goodness
Provided by Barney Desmazery
Categories Dessert, Dinner, Lunch, Snack, Supper, Treat
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Zest 2 of the lemons and 2 of the limes. Juice all the fruits and keep the empty shells to serve the granita. Tip the juice, zest, lemongrass, lime leaf (if using), and sugar into a bowl. Pour over 500ml boiling water. Stir everything together until the sugar has dissolved, then leave to cool and infuse. Strain the lemon syrup into a tray and freeze as stated. Place the lemon and lime halves in the freezer and fill with granita to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 0.1 grams fat, Carbohydrate 67 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 67 grams sugar, Sodium 0.01 milligram of sodium
STRAWBERRY LEMONADE SHAVED ICE
A refreshing summer treat, this snow cone-like dish is sweet and tangy. Easy to make, and super yummy.
Provided by kittylover1234456
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Strawberry Dessert Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Mix lemon juice and sugar in a bowl until sugar is dissolved.
- Put strawberries in a strainer and place over the bowl. Mash berries against the strainer to extract their juice. Remove strainer and discard mashed berries. Mix strawberry juice with lemonade.
- Place ice cubes into a shaved ice machine or snow cone maker. Shave ice into serving bowls and pour strawberry-lemonade over top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 102.5 calories, Carbohydrate 26.4 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 4.6 mg, Sugar 25.9 g
Tips:
- Choose ripe lemons or limes: The riper the fruit, the more flavorful the shaved ice will be.
- Use filtered or spring water: Tap water can contain impurities that can affect the taste of the shaved ice.
- Add sugar to taste: The amount of sugar you add will depend on your personal preference. You can also use a sugar substitute if you prefer.
- Use a sharp knife to shave the ice: A sharp knife will help you create thin, delicate shavings of ice.
- Serve the shaved ice immediately: Shaved ice melts quickly, so it's best to serve it as soon as it's made.
Conclusion:
Lemon or lime shaved ice is a refreshing and delicious treat that is perfect for a hot summer day. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and refreshing shaved ice that will cool you down and satisfy your sweet tooth.
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