Lemon Slurpee Granita
Cool off with the ultimate summer refresher: Lemon Slurpee Granita! This delightfully zesty treat combines the invigorating tang of fresh lemon juice with the icy texture of traditional granita for a dessert that's as refreshing as it is simple to make. By blending fluffy, snow-like lemon granita with ice cubes, this recipe transforms into a slushy, Slurpee-style delight that’s perfect for warm weather cravings. A hint of lemon zest enhances the citrusy flavor, while an optional garnish of fresh mint adds a fragrant, herbal twist. With just a handful of pantry staples and minimal prep time, this no-cook frozen treat is an irresistible way to beat the heat. Perfect for summer parties or a quick mid-afternoon pick-me-up, Lemon Slurpee Granita is pure frosty perfection in every spoonful.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 Fresh lemons
- 100 grams Granulated sugar
- 500 milliliters Water
- 200 grams Ice cubes
- 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
- 2 sprigs Optional: Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
Juice the fresh lemons, ensuring you have no seeds in the juice. Set aside about 120 milliliters of lemon juice (approximately the juice of 4 lemons).
In a medium-sized bowl or pitcher, mix the lemon juice, granulated sugar, water, and lemon zest. Stir vigorously until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Pour the mixture into a flat, shallow baking dish. Metal dishes work best as they freeze quickly, but any freezer-safe container will do.
Place the dish in the freezer for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, use a fork to scrape and stir the mixture to break up the forming ice crystals.
Continue the freezing and scraping process every 30 minutes for about 2 to 3 hours, or until the granita is fully frozen and has a fluffy, snow-like texture.
For a Slurpee-style twist, add 200 grams of ice cubes and about 2 cups of the granita mixture into a blender. Blend until smooth and slushy.
Serve immediately in chilled glasses, garnished with fresh mint leaves if desired. Enjoy your homemade Lemon Slurpee Granita!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
455 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% 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 | 123.9 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.8 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 106.0 g | ||
| Protein | 2.8 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 112 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 352 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.
