Authentic Sicilian Granita al Limone

Name: Authentic Sicilian Granita al Limone
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 220 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 1 cup white sugar; 1 cup freshly squeezed Meyer lemon juice; 5 lemon wheels; 2 tablespoons lemon zest

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Lemon granita is one of my favorite things about Sicily. It's easy to make at home if a trip to the island isn't possible. Using Meyer lemons, which tend to be sweeter than regular lemons, helps replicate the flavor of authentic Sicilian lemons. Serve as an after-dinner refresher or afternoon pick-me-up. And for a nice twist, add a small scoop to your iced tea, like they do in Sicily.

Submitted by Buckwheat Queen

Updated on July 22, 2024

Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

5 mins

Additional Time:

3 hrs 15 mins

Total Time:

3 hrs 40 mins

Servings:

10

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Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings

2 cups water
1 cup white sugar
1 cup freshly squeezed Meyer lemon juice
5 lemon wheels (Optional)
2 tablespoons lemon zest

Directions

Heat water and sugar in a saucepan over medium, stirring until sugar melts; do not bring to a boil. Remove from heat when sugar has completely dissolved and water is no longer cloudy. Add lemon juice; stir until combined. Refrigerate until cold, about 30 minutes.
Pour into a freezer-safe dish that has a tight-fitting lid; cover. Freeze until just begins to freeze around edges, but still slushy in the center, about 45 minutes.
Lightly stir crystals, using a fork, from edge of granita mixture into the center and mix thoroughly. Cover and freeze until granita is nearly frozen, 30 to 40 minutes more.
Lightly stir, using a fork, scraping crystals loose. Repeat freezing and stirring with a fork 3 to 4 times until crystals are separate and granita is light, dry, and fluffy.
Garnish portions with 1/2 lemon wheels and fresh lemon zest on top.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

95	Calories
0g	Fat
28g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 95
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g	0%
Sodium 3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 28g	10%
Dietary Fiber 3g	10%
Total Sugars 21g
Protein 1g	2%
Vitamin C 56mg	62%
Calcium 39mg	3%
Iron 0mg	2%
Potassium 114mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Authentic Sicilian Granita al Limone

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