Lemon Ginger Ice in Lemon Cups
Chill out with a vibrant and refreshing summer treat: Lemon Ginger Ice in Lemon Cups! This elegant dessert combines the zesty brightness of fresh lemons with the warm, spicy kick of ginger, creating a tangy-sweet granita that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Each serving is nestled inside its own hollowed-out lemon cup, delivering a visually stunning presentation perfect for dinner parties or outdoor gatherings. Crafted with freshly grated ginger and a homemade ginger syrup, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into an icy, aromatic delight. Whether it's the granita’s irresistibly fluffy texture or the citrusy aroma of frozen lemon cups, every detail of this dessert screams sophistication. Best of all, it's naturally cooling and light, making it an ideal finish to any summer meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 Fresh lemons
- 2 tablespoons Fresh ginger
- 1 cup Sugar
- 2 cups Water
- 1 cup Ice water
Instructions
Cut the top 1/3 off of each lemon and set it aside. Using a small sharp knife or spoon, carefully hollow out the lemons, removing the flesh and juice but leaving the rind intact to form lemon cups. Reserve the lemon juice in a bowl, and discard the seeds. Place the hollowed-out lemon cups in the freezer to chill.
Grate 2 tablespoons of fresh ginger. In a small saucepan, combine the grated ginger, sugar, and 1 cup of water. Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves completely, creating a ginger syrup. Remove from heat and let it cool for 5 minutes.
Strain the ginger syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl or pitcher to remove any solid pieces of ginger.
Measure 3/4 cup of the reserved fresh lemon juice and add it to the ginger syrup. Mix in 1 cup of ice water to dilute the mixture slightly.
Pour the lemon-ginger 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 the frozen mixture into small ice crystals. Return it to the freezer. Repeat the scraping process every 30 minutes for 2-3 hours, or until the entire mixture is granular and fluffy.
Remove the frozen lemon cups from the freezer and fill each one with the lemon ginger ice, packing it gently to create a rounded mound on top. Garnish with a small sprig of mint or a thin lemon twist if desired. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
812 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.7 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 18 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 201.4 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 199.8 g | ||
| Protein | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 33 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 56 mg | 1% | |
*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.
