Authentic Sicilian Granita al Limone

Meyer lemon juice brings authentic flavor to this Sicilian granita al limone, which makes a refreshing summer treat for hot days.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 95 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons lemon zest
• 1 cup freshly squeezed Meyer lemon juice
• 5 lemon wheels

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat water and sugar in a saucepan over medium, stirring until sugar melts; do not bring to a boil. Remove from heat when sugar has completely dissolved and water is no longer cloudy. Add lemon juice; stir until combined. Refrigerate until cold, about 30 minutes.

Step 2

Pour into a freezer-safe dish that has a tight-fitting lid; cover. Freeze until just begins to freeze around edges, but still slushy in the center, about 45 minutes.

Step 3

Lightly stir crystals, using a fork, from edge of granita mixture into the center and mix thoroughly. Cover and freeze until granita is nearly frozen, 30 to 40 minutes more.

Step 4

Lightly stir, using a fork, scraping crystals loose. Repeat freezing and stirring with a fork 3 to 4 times until crystals are separate and granita is light, dry, and fluffy.

Step 5

Garnish portions with 1/2 lemon wheels and fresh lemon zest on top.