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Zesty Lemon Granita
Photo: Ernest Porzi

Zesty Lemon Granita

3 ingredients 17 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

61
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Fat
16g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 2 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c Lemon juice
  • 1/2 ts Lemon zest
  • 1/2 c Sugar

Directions

1

Bring 2 cups water to a boil in medium nonreactive saucepan.

2

Add the lemon juice, zest, and sugar.

3

Simmer to blend flavors, about 30 minutes.

4

TO FREEZE: Transfer syrup to medium nonreactive bowl; cool to room temperature.

5

Freeze, stirring every 30 minutes to incorporate frozen portion of mixture back into the syrup.

6

As mixture freezes, scrape spoon across the nearly frozen mixture to break it up.

7

Repeat scraping process every 30 minutes until mixture is just solid, 3 to 4 hours.

8

GARNISH: Cut the zest of a large lemon into fine julienne strips.

9

Cover with water and boil for 5 minutes; drain.

10

Bring 1 cup sugar, 1/3 cup corn syrup and 1/3 cup water to boil.

11

Remove from heat, stir in zest, and let stand for 30 minutes.

12

Transfer zest to wire rack.

13

After 15 minutes, when zest feels dry, roll it in additional sugar.

14

Can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

15

SERVING: Scoop granita into chilled serving glasses garnish with candied lemon zest and serve immediately.

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Category:Chadian Recipes

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Category:Chadian Desserts

Recipe sourced from fandom

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