Granita al Limone (Lemon Granita)
This refreshing and authentic Sicilian lemon granita is a delicious and super simple-to-make frozen treat that's so great on a hot summer day.
Servings: 6
Calories: 105kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups water
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest finely grated
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice from about 5 lemons
Instructions
- Combine the water, sugar and salt in a small saucepan over medium heat and bring up to a low simmer and stir until the sugar has dissolved completely.
- Remove from the heat, then stir in the lemon zest and let it cool to room temperature.
- Mix in the lemon juice until combined, then pour into a shallow glass or metal baking dish, cover, and place it in the freezer.
- Check after about 45 minutes to an hour, or when ice crystals have started to form around the edges. Use a fork to scrape the sides and stir the ice crystals into the liquid, then cover and place back in the freezer for another 45 minutes.
- Repeat the scraping process, then freeze for another 30 - 45 minutes, then repeat several more times until the granita becomes light and fluffy. It should take about 3-4 hours total.
- The granita is now ready to be served. Spoon it into chilled glasses and serve immediately before it melts!
Notes
- I prefer a less sweet and more tart granita, but feel free to add more sugar or reduce the lemon juice to suit your preference.
- Make sure you scrape the sides really well during the freezing process to avoid creating solid ice blocks.
- For an authentic Sicilian experience, serve with a soft brioche bun on the side and enjoy them together!
Nutrition
Calories: 105kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 43mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.1mg
