Lime Granita
Cool off with the refreshing zing of homemade lime granita, a simple frozen dessert that’s bursting with bright citrus flavor. This quick and easy recipe combines freshly squeezed lime juice, fragrant lime zest, and a touch of sweetness from homemade sugar syrup, creating a perfectly balanced treat that's light and invigorating. Using just four main ingredients and a little freezer magic, you’ll transform the mixture into a fluffy, crystalline texture with minimal effort. Garnished with fresh mint leaves for an optional aromatic twist, this lime granita is an elegant, low-fat dessert perfect for hot summer days or as a palate cleanser at dinner parties. Ready in just a few hours, it’s a fun and delicious way to celebrate the vibrant taste of limes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 120 ml Lime juice
- 1 lime Lime zest
- 100 g Granulated sugar
- 480 ml Water
- 5 leaves Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine the water and granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar completely dissolves. This should take about 3-5 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the syrup cool to room temperature.
While the syrup is cooling, zest one lime to yield about 1-2 teaspoons of zest. Then, juice enough limes to produce 120 ml of fresh lime juice.
Once the syrup has cooled, stir in the lime juice and lime zest until well combined.
Pour the mixture into a shallow, freezer-safe dish (such as a baking dish) and place it in the freezer.
After 30 minutes, use a fork to scrape and break up the ice crystals that are beginning to form around the edges of the dish.
Return the dish to the freezer and repeat the scraping process every 30 minutes for 2-3 hours, or until the entire mixture has turned into fluffy, granular ice.
Serve the lime granita immediately in chilled glasses or bowls. Optionally, garnish with fresh mint leaves for a pop of color and added aroma.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
418 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 19 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 112.4 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 102.4 g | ||
| Protein | 0.8 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 72 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 167 mg | 4% | |
*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.
