Lemon Granita
Brighten up your summer with a refreshing homemade lemon granita, the ultimate icy treat that perfectly balances tart citrus and subtle sweetness. Made with fresh lemon juice, fragrant lemon zest, and a simple sugar syrup, this frozen dessert is an elegant way to cool off on a hot day. The easy, no-churn method involves freezing and scraping the mixture into fluffy, snow-like crystals, creating a light and luscious texture that's irresistibly refreshing. Ready in just a few hours with minimal effort, this traditional Italian granita is a crowd-pleaser for any occasion. Serve it garnished with a sprig of fresh mint for a burst of color and added aroma. Perfect for summer gatherings or a palate-cleansing dessert, this lemon granita is your go-to recipe for zesty indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 ml Water
- 100 g Granulated sugar
- 4 large Lemons
- 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
- 4 leaves Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the water and granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar fully dissolves. This should take about 5 minutes. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the sugar syrup cool to room temperature.
While the syrup is cooling, juice the lemons to yield approximately 120-150 ml of fresh lemon juice. Strain the juice to remove any seeds or pulp.
Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice and lemon zest to the cooled sugar syrup. Stir well to combine.
Pour the mixture into a shallow, freezer-safe dish (a baking dish works well) and place it in the freezer.
After 30 minutes, use a fork to scrape the mixture, breaking up any ice crystals that form. Repeat this scraping process every 30 minutes for about 3-4 hours, or until the granita has a fluffy, snow-like texture.
Once fully frozen and flaked, spoon the lemon granita into serving glasses or bowls.
Garnish with fresh mint leaves, if desired, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
456 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.7 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 20 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 123.8 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.6 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 105.9 g | ||
| Protein | 2.8 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 108 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 345 mg | 7% | |
*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.
