Granitas can be served as a palate cleanser between courses, or as a
refreshing snack, or a light after dinner dessert. This is a favorite of
mine which I make all year long, It is very refreshing on a warm day.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup water
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup water
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
Directions:
Place
the sugar and the water in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir often
until the sugar is dissolved.. Bring the mixture to a boil and let it
boil for about 1 minute until the syrup is sparklingly clear. Let the
syrup cool to room temperature. Pour the lemon juice through a fine
sieve to catch any small seeds and pulp. Once the lemon juice has been
sieved, add it to the syrup and mix together. Pour into a shallow glass
or other non-reactive baking dish and place in the freezer.Scrape up the
ice mixture with a fork after 20 minutes. It should be starting to
freeze and be somewhat slushy at this point. leave in the freezer
another 20 to 30 minutes, and scrape up the mixture again with the tines
of a fork. Repeat twice more or until it has the texture of shaved ice,
and serve.
This ice can also be served while it is still somewhat slushy. A great way to serve this is in a 2 piece serving set with ice in the lower bowl, and the granita in the top piece.
This ice can also be served while it is still somewhat slushy. A great way to serve this is in a 2 piece serving set with ice in the lower bowl, and the granita in the top piece.
Reader Submitted Recipe
A Tuscan Table
DeAnna Johnson
