British Columbian Raspberry Lemon Ice
Brighten up your summer with the refreshing tang of British Columbian Raspberry Lemon Ice, a dazzling dessert that captures the pure essence of fresh raspberries and zesty lemons. This easy no-churn recipe combines velvety raspberry puree with a simple homemade sugar syrup, infused with the vibrant zing of fresh lemon juice and zest. The secret to its irresistibly light, granular texture lies in the classic technique of periodically scraping the mixture as it freezes, resulting in a fluffy granita-like treat. Perfect for cooling off on a warm day or elevating your dessert game, this frozen delight is as stunning to serve as it is delicious. Garnish with fresh raspberries or lemon slices for an elegant finish. Bursting with fruity flavor, this Raspberry Lemon Ice is sure to become a go-to favorite for lovers of refreshing, all-natural desserts.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh raspberries
- 200 grams granulated sugar
- 250 ml water
- 120 ml lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and water. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has completely dissolved. This should take about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and let the syrup cool to room temperature.
While the syrup cools, rinse the raspberries and remove any debris. Place the raspberries in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
Using a fine-mesh sieve, strain the raspberry puree into a large bowl to remove the seeds. Discard the seeds and set the smooth puree aside.
Once the syrup has cooled, add the raspberry puree, lemon juice, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt to the syrup. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
Pour the mixture into a shallow, freezer-safe dish. Place the dish in the freezer and let it chill for 1 hour.
After 1 hour, use a fork to scrape and stir the mixture, breaking up any ice crystals that have formed. Return the dish to the freezer.
Repeat the scraping process every 30 minutes for 3-4 hours, or until the mixture has a granular, fluffy texture resembling shaved ice.
Once the desired texture is achieved, serve the Raspberry Lemon Ice in chilled bowls or glasses. Garnish with fresh raspberries or lemon slices if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1054 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.5 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 152 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 270.0 g | 98% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.0 g | 121% | |
| Total Sugars | 225.1 g | ||
| Protein | 6.6 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 163 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 899 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
