Granita Recipe
Italian · Dessert · 10 min total
A refreshing Italian semi-frozen dessert made with simple ingredients, perfect for hot summer days.
10
min prep
min prep
4
servings
servings
110
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4-5 lemons)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine water and sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves completely. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
- Stir in lemon juice and lemon zest (if using). Pour mixture into a shallow, freezer-safe dish (such as a 9x13-inch baking dish).
- Place dish in freezer. After 30 minutes, use a fork to scrape the mixture, breaking up any ice crystals that have formed. Repeat scraping every 30 minutes for about 2-3 hours, until the granita is fully frozen and has a fluffy, icy texture.
- Once frozen, scrape one more time to create light flakes. Serve immediately in chilled glasses or bowls.
Tips
- For a different flavor, substitute lemon juice with orange, lime, or grapefruit juice.
- Granita can be stored in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1 week. Scrape before serving.
- Add a splash of vodka or limoncello to prevent it from freezing too hard (optional).
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