Authentic Sicilian Granita al Limone
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Cooking:
20 min.
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Servings per container:
10
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Ingredients for - Authentic Sicilian Granita al Limone

1. Water - 2 cups
2. White sugar - 1 cup
3. Freshly squeezed Meyer lemon juice - 1 cup
4. Lemon wheels (Optional) - 5
5. Lemon zest - 2 tablespoons

How to cook deliciously - Authentic Sicilian Granita al Limone

1. Stage

Pour water and sugar into a saucepan. Heat over medium, stirring until sugar melts; do not bring to a boil. Remove from heat when the sugar has completely dissolved and the water is no longer cloudy. Add lemon juice and stir until combined. Refrigerate until cold, about 30 minutes.

2. Stage

Pour into a freezer-safe dish that has a tight lid. Cover and put into the freezer until it begins to freeze around the edges, but is still slushy in the center, about 45 minutes.

3. Stage

Lightly stir the crystals from the edge of the granita mixture into the center using a fork and mix thoroughly. Replace the lid. Close the freezer and chill until granita is nearly frozen, 30 to 40 more minutes.

4. Stage

Mix lightly with a fork as before, scraping the crystals loose. Repeat freezing and stirring with the fork 3 to 4 times until crystals are separate and the granita is light, dry, and fluffy.

5. Stage

Serve each portion with 1/2 of a lemon wheel and fresh lemon zest on top.