Italian Water Ice Orange
Cool, refreshing, and bursting with citrus flavor, Italian Water Ice Orange is a delightful frozen treat that's perfect for warm weather. This homemade recipe captures the zesty sweetness of freshly squeezed orange juice, balanced with a hint of lemon juice for a tangy twist. Enhanced with fragrant orange zest and a simple sugar syrup, this frozen dessert comes together with minimal effort and requires no special equipment—just a fork and a bit of patience for the occasional stirring. Ideal for summer gatherings or an afternoon indulgence, this dairy-free orange water ice delivers a velvety, slushy texture that's irresistibly light and refreshing. Serve it in bowls or glasses as a vibrant palate cleanser or a naturally sweet dessert everyone will adore!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 large Fresh oranges
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Orange zest
Instructions
Wash the oranges thoroughly under running water.
Zest 1-2 oranges to obtain 1 teaspoon of orange zest, and set it aside.
Cut the oranges in half and juice them until you extract 2 cups of fresh orange juice. Strain the juice to remove any pulp or seeds.
In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups of water and 1 cup of granulated sugar. Heat the mixture over medium heat while stirring until the sugar dissolves completely. This should take about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled sugar syrup, orange juice, 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon of orange zest. Stir well to combine.
Pour the mixture into a shallow freezer-safe container. Place it in the freezer, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
After 30 minutes, remove the container and stir the mixture with a fork to break up any ice crystals that are forming.
Repeat the freezing and stirring process every 30 minutes for about 2-3 hours, or until the mixture turns into a smooth, icy consistency.
Once the water ice is fully frozen and has a slushy texture, scoop it into bowls or glasses and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1198 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.5 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 15 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 308.7 g | 112% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.9 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 284.7 g | ||
| Protein | 8.4 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 391 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 1670 mg | 36% | |
*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.
