Lemon Italian Ice Recipe

Freeze for 4 hours stirring every 30 minutes or until mixture becomes slushy.

Lemon italian ice recipe. Sicilians figured out a long time ago that when you combine water sugar and different flavorings the most popular being coffee and lemons both found in abundance in sicily you end up with a totally refreshing light dessert. Cover and chill completely 2 to 3 hours. Combine sugar and water in saucepan heat until sugar melts. Homemade italian lemon ice can also be referred to as granita.

Pour into a freezer container. Stir until well blended. Stir in lemon juice. Whether you top this italian lemon ice with raspberry flavored liqueur or not this is the perfect treat for hot summer days.

In a large saucepan over low heat cook and stir sugar and water until sugar is dissolved. Whisk in lemon juice and lemon extract. In a large bowl or measuring cup dissolve sugar in boiling water. Pour into a baking pan about 9x13 inches.

Sweet and tart it s the perfect refreshment on a hot summer day. Pour into the chilled metal pan. Roman style serves 6. Use a fork to stir up ice.

Beat egg white until stiff. Place the pan in the freezer for 30 60 minutes or until ice crystals form around the edges. Strain mixture through a very fine sieve. Place in freezer until ice starts to form around the edges about 40 to 45 minutes.

Add the lemon juice lemon peel and extract to the chilled sugar mixture. Stir the ice crystals into the center of the pan and return to the freezer. With just a few ingredients and a few hours time you will have a deliciously tangy treat that you can keep on hand when the warm weather arrives. While water is still warm add lemon zest.

Simple and refreshing even though lemon is the original flavor ice is refreshing in any flavor you like and easily can be changed. Allow to cool to room temperature before adding lemon juice. If you have an electric ice cream machine pour mixture into machine and freeze according to manufacturer s directions. Whisk in lemon juice lemon zest and lemon extract.

I love lime and have a lime tree so use lime juice some time for a refreshing change of ice flavor. Freeze until mushy stirring frequently. Garnish servings with lemon slice and mint if desired.