Italian Lemon Granita
This easy Italian lemon granita is the perfect frozen treat for hot summer days. Made with just 3 ingredients, it’s refreshing, kid-friendly, and fun to make together—no ice cream maker needed!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 105kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup lemon juice from 5-6 lemons
Instructions
- Combine the water and sugar in a medium saucepan.
- Heat over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves.
- Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice.
- Place lemon juice mixture into a container in the fridge and allow to cool for 1 hour.
- Pour the chilled mixture into a large flat bottomed freezer safe container with a lid that fits snugly.
- Cover and place in the freezer for 45 minutes.
- Remove and use a fork to scrape and break up any ice pieces that have formed.
- Recover and freeze for an additional 45 minutes.
- Remove and use a fork to scrape and break up any ice pieces that have formed.
- Cover and place in the freezer for an additional 45 minutes.
- Repeat this two more times, until the ice crystals are separated, light and fluffy when you mix them with the fork. The texture should be similar to a mix between a sorbet and a slushy.
- Mix, fluff, and serve. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint if desired.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 105kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 42mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.05mg
