Lemon Granita Recipe
My longing for Lemon Granita strengthened during high school days. This Italian recipe of Lemon Granita is relished the world over. Treat your near and dear ones with this amazing Lemon Granita as a Dessert . This Lemon Granita recipe is sure to sweep you off your feet!
Ingredients
2 cups water
1 cup sugar
4 large lemons
Directions
1. In 2-quart saucepan over high heat, heat water and sugar to boiling. Reduce heat to medium; cook 5 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, from lemons, grate 2 teaspoons peel and squeeze 3/4 cup juice.
3. Stir lemon peel and juice into sugar syrup; pour into 8" by 8" baking pan. Cover with foil or plastic wrap; freeze, stirring occasionally, until firm, about 5 hours.
4. To serve, let granita stand at room temperature 15 minutes to soften slightly. Then, with spoon or ice cream scoop, scrape across surface of granita to create pebbly texture; spoon into bowls.
2. Meanwhile, from lemons, grate 2 teaspoons peel and squeeze 3/4 cup juice.
3. Stir lemon peel and juice into sugar syrup; pour into 8" by 8" baking pan. Cover with foil or plastic wrap; freeze, stirring occasionally, until firm, about 5 hours.
4. To serve, let granita stand at room temperature 15 minutes to soften slightly. Then, with spoon or ice cream scoop, scrape across surface of granita to create pebbly texture; spoon into bowls.
