MEYER LEMON GRANITA
Peggy Knickerbocker is a San Francisco-based cookbook author. Here's her recipe for a simple, but incredibly refreshing, lemon granita. This classic Sicilian dessert only takes about 10 minutes to prepare and 2-3 hours to freeze. You will need to be around as the granita freezes, as it has to be stirred every half hour or so. Eureka and regular lemons can be used as well, but taste the granita for tartness-you may need to add more sweetener. If you cannot find superfine sugar or agave syrup, place granulated sugar in the bowl of a food processor and pule for 30 seconds until pulverized. This is the perfect anti-nausea treat! -- from the book: Feed the Belly.
Provided by Peachie Keene
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 3h5m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place the zest, water, mint springs, and agave or sugar in a small, heavy saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir for about one minute.
- Remove from the heat, and allow the syrup to cool slightly in the refrigerator.
- When chilled, strain out the lemon zest and the mint sprigs.
- Stir the lemon juice into the chilled syrup. Taste to make sure the mixture is not too tart; if it is, add a little more sugar.
- Pour the mixture into a 9x13-inch shallow baking dish (metal, ceramic, or glass), so the mixture is about an inch deep.
- Place in the freezer.
- Every 30 minutes stir with a fork, scraping the crystals down from the side of the dish.
- When the granita is slightly slushy, but definitely frozen hard, with small firm granules of ice, it's done. It will take 2-3 hours to get to this stage.
- The granita may be transferred to an airtight container and stored for a couple hours before serving.
- Remove the granita from the freezer about 10 minutes before serving, so it softens slightly.
- Serve in dessert bowls or glasses.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 4.1, Sodium 0.4, Carbohydrate 1.3, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.3, Protein 0.1
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Simon Yohannes
[email protected]This is a great recipe! I would definitely make it again.
Blessed Mangena
[email protected]I would give this recipe a 4 out of 5 stars. It's a great recipe, but it's a bit too sweet for my taste.
PREM Bhai
[email protected]Overall, this is a great recipe for Meyer lemon granita. It's easy to make and the results are delicious. I would definitely recommend it to others.
Patricia Jackson
[email protected]This granita was a bit too icy. I think I might have needed to churn it more often.
Hlengiwe Mtetwa
[email protected]This granita is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less sugar next time.
Gul Khaskheli
[email protected]I love this granita! It's the perfect summer dessert. It's light and refreshing, and the Meyer lemon flavor is so delicious.
Stano Santos
[email protected]This granita was easy to make and turned out great. I used fresh Meyer lemons from my tree and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
keffini
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.
Scots Scuba Queen
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my granita turned out too icy. I think I might have needed to churn it more often. Other than that, it was delicious!
Md Mosharof
[email protected]This granita was a bit too tart for my taste, but I think that's just a matter of personal preference. I would recommend adding a little more sugar if you like your granita sweeter.
farooq khosa
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of granita, but this Meyer lemon granita changed my mind. It was so light and fluffy, and the lemon flavor was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Rabin Gaha
[email protected]This granita is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of Meyer lemons and mint. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
gerald genol
[email protected]I've made this granita several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect way to cool down on a hot day. I also like to add a splash of vodka or gin for a boozy twist.
Sadie Rader
[email protected]Meyer lemon granita is my new favorite summer dessert. It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I love the bright citrus flavor and the fact that it's not too sweet.
Obi Ugwumba
[email protected]Absolutely delicious! The granita was easy to make and had the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. I served it with fresh berries and it was a hit with my guests.
MAXXIS TYRE PAKISTAN
[email protected]This Meyer lemon granita was a delightful and refreshing treat! The combination of tart and sweet was perfect, and the texture was light and fluffy. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. Highly recommend!