Italian Lemon Granita
6 servings
320 minutes
Italian lemon granita is a refreshing dessert from sunny Sicily. Its history dates back to ancient times when locals stored snow from Mount Etna and mixed it with fruit juices. Granita has a rich lemon flavor with subtle notes of freshness and light sweetness. Perfect for hot days, it provides a feeling of coolness and vitality. Preparation requires patience: repeated stirring during freezing gives it a delicate texture. This dessert can be served as a standalone treat or paired with fruits and mint. Granita is not just a frozen delicacy but a true art of Italian gastronomy that awakens the taste buds and creates the atmosphere of a Mediterranean summer evening.
1
Mix 2 cups of water with sugar in a saucepan, bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sugar is completely dissolved. Add salt, stir, and remove from heat.
- Water: 750 ml
- Sugar: 200 g
- Salt: pinch
2
Add the remaining water and cool to room temperature. Then cover and place in the refrigerator for an hour.
- Water: 750 ml
3
In the meantime, place a container for granita with a volume of about 2.5 liters in the freezer. Mix the syrup, lemon juice, and zest of one lemon until smooth. Pour the mixture into the chilled granita container and send it to the freezer for 30-60 minutes.
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice: 250 ml
- Lemon: 1 piece
4
Stir the frozen granite and return it to the freezer. Repeat every 30 minutes for about 3 hours.
5
Serve the finished granite in chilled creamers or glasses.