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Sicilian Granita Recipe
Make authentic Sicilian lemon granita at home, one of the best Italian frozen desserts! Only 3 ingredients required, and it's gluten-free and vegan!
Prep Time
5 mins
Additional Time
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 85 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 6 organic lemons juice only
- 220 g white sugar
- 1 litre water
Instructions
- In a large bowl, stir together lemon juice, sugar and water, until the sugar has dissolved.
- Transfer the granita mixture into a large metal container (a loaf tin works great), cover with cling film, and place in the freezer for half an hour.
- Use a wooden spoon to stir vigorously the mixture and break any ice crystals, then transfer the tin back in the freezer.
- Repeat every 30 minutes for 2-3 times, or until your granita has reached a velvety icy texture. Alternatively, you can also use an immersion blender to break the ice crystals. Once it reaches the desired consistency, serve straight away.
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Notes
- Store your granita in an air-tight container in the freezer for up to 1 day. Let it defrost for about 10 minutes at room temperature, then give it a nice mix and serve.
Nutrition Information
Calories
85kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Sodium
5mg
(0%)
Sugar
22g
(44%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
3mg
(0%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 85
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 85kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.