Italian ice is a summertime frozen treat that is sold all over Italy when it's hot. It is essentially frozen flavored water that is smooth, sweet, and wonderfully refreshing.
Preparation Time
5 mins
Cooking Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Calories
184 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Combine water and sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in light corn syrup and lemon juice.
Step 2
Allow to cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
Step 3
Divide cooled mixture amongst 3 plastic containers and freeze for 1 hour. Scrape ice crystals with a fork and return to freezer until ice is semi-frozen, 1 to 2 hours, scraping ice crystals every 30 minutes.
Step 4
Scoop Italian ice into small serving cups or cones and serve.
