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Lemon Granita

Name: Lemon Granita
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 3 h 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 500 ml water; 150 g granulated sugar; 1 tbsp lemon zest from about 2 lemons; 200 ml lemon juice freshly squeezed; 4 pcs mint sprigs (optional)

A classic Italian semi-frozen dessert with a bright, zesty lemon flavor. This refreshing treat has a light, crystalline texture that melts in your mouth, making it perfect for a hot day.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 3 hr 45 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Easy
Per serving: 157 kcal

VeganVegetarianGluten-free

Mise en place

Ingredients

500 mlwater
150 ggranulated sugar
1 tbsplemon zest, from about 2 lemons
200 mllemon juice, freshly squeezed

garnish

4 pcsmint, sprigs(optional)

Equipment

citrus juicer · freezer-safe dish · saucepan · fork · fine-mesh sieve · mixing bowl · whisk

The method

Step by step

1
In a small saucepan, combine the water and granulated sugar.
About 1 min
2
Heat over medium, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved. Add the lemon zest and bring the mixture to a simmer for one minute.
About 4 min
3
Remove the pan from the heat and let the syrup cool completely to room temperature, which will take about 30 minutes.
About 30 min
Cook’s note: To cool the syrup faster, you can place the saucepan in a larger bowl filled with ice and water.
4
Pour the cooled syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl to remove the zest, then stir in the fresh lemon juice.
About 10 min
5
Pour the mixture into a shallow, freezer-safe dish, such as a 20x20cm metal or glass baking pan.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: A metal pan will help the granita freeze faster than a glass one.
6
Place the dish in the freezer for 45 minutes, or until you see ice crystals forming around the edges.
About 45 min
7
Use a fork to vigorously scrape the frozen parts from the edges and bottom, breaking them up and mixing them into the slushy center.
About 2 min
8
Return the dish to the freezer. Repeat the scraping process every 30 minutes for another 2 to 2.5 hours.
About 2 hr 10 min
Cook’s note: Set a timer to remind you to scrape, as this is key to getting the right crystalline texture.
9
Once the entire mixture is frozen and has a granular texture, fluff it with a fork and serve immediately in chilled glasses, garnished with mint sprigs if desired.
About 2 min

Per serving

Nutrition

69%Score

Calories: 157.3kcal
Protein: 0.3g
Carbs: 41.2g
Fat: 0.1g
Fibre: 0.4g
Sugar: 38.8g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftovers in a sealed, freezer-safe container in the freezer.