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Easy Lime Granita (2 ways)

Only three ingredients and you have a delicious, fresh Lime Granita.  Try it either freezer or ice cream maker methods. An easy Summer Treat. 

Prep Time
10 mins
chilling time
3 hrs
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 108 kcal
Course: Dessert , Snacks
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

FREEZER GRANITA
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup lime juice (strained)
  • zest lime
ICE CREAM MAKER GRANITA
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup lime juice
  • zest lime

Instructions

FREEZER GRANITA
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  1. In a small pot on medium high heat combine the sugar and water, bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer for 5 minutes.  Let cool completely.
  2. When the syrup has cooled had the strained lime juice and zest, whisk to combine.  Pour into a freezer safe bowl.  Place in the freezer for approximately 1 hour (may be more or less time depending on your freezer).
  3. Remove bowl from the freezer and with a fork break up the ice and mix to combine.  Repeat 3-4 times or until the mixture is slushy.   Serve in a tall glass with a spoon.
ICE CREAM MAKER GRANITA
  1. Follow the same steps for the freezer method, but instead of pouring into a bowl pour into the ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer's directions, 25-30 minutes or until mixture becomes compact and creamy.  Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 108kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Sodium 5mg (0%) Potassium 53mg (2%) Sugar 25g (50%) Vitamin A 25IU (1%) Vitamin C 13.6mg (15%) Calcium 9mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 108

% Daily Value*

Calories 108kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Sodium 5mg 0%
Potassium 53mg 1%
Sugar 25g 50%
Vitamin A 25IU 1%
Vitamin C 13.6mg 15%
Calcium 9mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.