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.
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Arif Mahmud
[email protected]I'm always looking for healthy dessert options, and this granita is perfect. It's made with fresh fruit and it's low in calories.
Muhammad Shoukat
[email protected]This granita is a great way to use up ripe fruit. I love that it's so refreshing and light, yet still satisfying.
Asghar Butt
[email protected]I've made this granita several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for a summer party or barbecue.
Zombie Man
[email protected]This granita is so easy to make, even a beginner can do it. I love that I can customize it to my own taste by using different fruits and flavors.
Jack Dib
[email protected]I love that this granita is made with fresh fruit. It gives it such a great flavor. I've tried it with strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries, and they're all delicious.
white Black
[email protected]This granita is the perfect summer treat. It's so refreshing and delicious, and it's easy to make.
Parvej Sharif
[email protected]I'm always looking for healthy dessert options, and this granita is perfect. It's made with fresh fruit and it's low in calories.
Usman Sargana
[email protected]This granita is a great way to use up ripe fruit. I love that it's so refreshing and light, yet still satisfying.
Anathi Forever
[email protected]I've made this granita several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for a summer party or barbecue.
Chandar Mahato
[email protected]This granita is so easy to make, even a beginner can do it. I love that I can customize it to my own taste by using different fruits and flavors.
Janice Ross
[email protected]I love that this granita is made with fresh fruit. It gives it such a great flavor. I've tried it with strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries, and they're all delicious.
Mahmoud Issa
[email protected]This granita is the perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing.
Ariyan Saiful
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and easy dessert recipes, and this granita is perfect! It's so simple to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Joseph Ram
[email protected]I made this granita for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. It's so easy to make and it's a great way to use up ripe fruit.
Asemahle Ngangali
[email protected]This granita is so refreshing and delicious! I love the combination of the sweet and tart flavors. It's the perfect summer treat.