Lemon granita

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5.0

6 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • freezing time (minimum)

    2 hrs

  • Total Time

    7 mins

  • Servings

    2 approx

  • Calories

    103 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert, Snacks

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Lemon granita

This refreshing frozen treat is easy to make and with a wonderfully bright, light and tart lemon flavor.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 cup water
  • ¼ cup sugar or a little more if you prefer less tart
  • ¼ cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • zest ½ - 1 lemon optional, to taste
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Instructions

  1. Place the water, sugar, lemon juice and zest, if using, in a small pan. Warm over a medium heat until it at most reaches a simmer (don't boil), stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves.
  2. Remove the pan from the heat and set aside to cool. You can speed this up after a few minutes by placing in the fridge.
  3. Once cool, strain the mixture, if you prefer not to have the zest in there, and pour into in a shallow container such as a loaf tin. Place the container in the freezer and take it out at roughly 30 minute intervals. When you take it out, use a fork to break up the ice crystals, pulling them in from the edge of the container. Once broken up evenly, re-freeze and repeat after another 30 minutes.
  4. Once the mixture is close to completely frozen, fluff up one last time then scoop into glasses to serve.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 103kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 0.1g (0%) Fat 0.2g (0%) Saturated Fat 0.01g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.01g Sodium 6mg (0%) Potassium 32mg (1%) Fiber 0.1g (0%) Sugar 26g (52%) Vitamin A 2IU (0%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 6mg (1%) Iron 0.04mg (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2approx

Amount Per Serving

Calories 103 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 103kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Protein 0.1g 0%
Fat 0.2g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.01g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.01g 0%
Sodium 6mg 0%
Potassium 32mg 1%
Fiber 0.1g 0%
Sugar 26g 52%
Vitamin A 2IU 0%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 6mg 1%
Iron 0.04mg 0%

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

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