Italian Granita Lemon Ice Cream

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 9

Refreshing Italian Granita Lemon Ice Cream recipe perfect for summer

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

240 min

Ready In

250 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	10 ounces sugar
	1/2 liter water
	7 ounces lemon juice
	1 big lemon zest , grated

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

170

Sugar

40g

Fat

Italian Granita Lemon Ice Cream is a classic recipe from southern Italy that can be traced back centuries. Granita is a dessert that is similar to sorbet, but with a coarse texture made by scraping the frozen mixture with a fork. The lemon flavor in this recipe gives the dessert a tangy and slightly sweet taste that is perfect for summer. This dessert is ideal for those who love lemon and prefer a light and refreshing ice cream. It's perfect for a hot summer day, patio party or to enjoy after a delicious Italian meal.

Instructions

1.	In a pot, mix together sugar and water over medium heat until sugar dissolves and syrup forms.
2.	Remove from heat and add lemon juice and grated lemon zest, stirring well.
3.	Let mixture cool completely and then pour into a shallow dish with sides.
4.	Freeze for about 45 minutes and then scrape mixture with a fork until small ice chunks form.
5.	Place dish back in the freezer and repeat process of scraping every 45 minutes until mixture is completely frozen, usually 3-4 hours in total.

PROS

This Italian Granita Lemon Ice Cream is light and refreshing, perfect for a hot summer day.

The recipe is easy and requires minimal ingredients and equipment.

CONS

The ice cream can be somewhat icy and is best consumed the day it is made.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dessert is made with only a few simple ingredients and is relatively low in calories and fat compared to other ice creams.
Lemon juice is known to have immune-boosting properties and rich in vitamin C.