Orange and Lemon Ice
Cool down with the zesty, citrusy delight of Orange and Lemon Ice—a refreshing frozen dessert bursting with the vibrant flavors of fresh orange juice and tangy lemon juice. This simple yet elegant recipe combines a homemade sugar syrup with bright citrus zests for a natural, fruity sweetness. The granita-style preparation ensures a light, icy texture that's perfect for warm days or as a palate-cleansing treat. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a few hours in the freezer, this easy, no-churn dessert is the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Serve it in chilled bowls or glasses for a sophisticated and invigorating treat that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Keywords: orange and lemon ice, citrus dessert, frozen treat, easy granita recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 ml Fresh orange juice
- 125 ml Fresh lemon juice
- 150 g Granulated sugar
- 250 ml Water
- 1 tsp Orange zest
- 1 tsp Lemon zest
Instructions
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the granulated sugar and water, stirring gently until the sugar has completely dissolved to create a simple syrup.
Remove the simple syrup from the heat and allow it to cool to room temperature.
In a mixing bowl, combine the fresh orange juice, fresh lemon juice, orange zest, and lemon zest.
Once the simple syrup has cooled, stir it into the juice mixture until well blended.
Pour the mixture into a shallow freezer-safe container, spreading it evenly.
Place the container in the freezer and allow the mixture to freeze for 1 hour.
After 1 hour, remove the container from the freezer and use a fork to break up the ice crystals. Return it to the freezer.
Repeat the fork-scraping process every 30 minutes for about 3 hours, or until the mixture has a fluffy, granita-like texture.
Scoop into serving glasses or bowls and serve immediately as a refreshing frozen dessert.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
839 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.2 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 9 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 210.1 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 193.8 g | ||
| Protein | 4.6 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 76 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 1061 mg | 23% | |
*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.
