Authentic Sicilian Granita al Limone

Recipesfull introduces to you: Italian Recipes. (Authentic Sicilian Granita al Limone). Lemon granita is one of my favorite things about Sicily. It's easy to make at home if a trip to the island isn't possible. Using Meyer lemons, which tend to be sweeter than regular lemons, helps replicate the flavor of authentic Sicilian lemons. Serve as an after-dinner refresher or afternoon pick-me-up. And for a nice twist, add a small scoop to your iced tea, like they do in Sicily.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 5 mins

Additional: 3hrs15 mins

Total: 3hrs40 mins

Servings: 10

Yield: 10 servings

Authentic Sicilian Granita al Limone

Ingredients

2 cups water

1 cup white sugar

1 cup freshly squeezed Meyer lemon juice

5 lemon wheels

2 tablespoons lemon zest

Parmesan Focaccia Bread

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Pour water and sugar into a saucepan. Heat over medium stirring until sugar melts; do not bring to a boil. Remove from heat when the sugar has completely dissolved and the water is no longer cloudy. Add lemon juice and stir until combined. Refrigerate until cold about 30 minutes.

Step 2

Pour into a freezer-safe dish that has a tight lid. Cover and put into the freezer until it begins to freeze around the edges but is still slushy in the center about 45 minutes.

Step 3

Lightly stir the crystals from the edge of the granita mixture into the center using a fork and mix thoroughly. Replace the lid. Close the freezer and chill until granita is nearly frozen 30 to 40 more minutes.

Step 4

Mix lightly with a fork as before scraping the crystals loose. Repeat freezing and stirring with the fork 3 to 4 times until crystals are separate and the granita is light dry and fluffy.

Step 5

Serve each portion with 1/2 of a lemon wheel and fresh lemon zest on top.

Nutritional Information

Authentic Sicilian Granita al Limone

Servings Per Recipe:10

Calories: 95.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 0.8g 2%

Carbohydrates: 28.3g 9%

Dietary Fiber: 2.9g 11%

Sugars: 20.6g

Fat: 0.2g

Vitamin A Iu: 22.3IU

Niacin Equivalents: 0.1mg 1%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 5%

Vitamin C: 55.9mg 93%

Folate: 7.2mcg 2%

Calcium: 39.1mg 4%

Iron: 0.4mg 2%

Magnesium: 8.8mg 3%

Potassium: 114.3mg 3%

Sodium: 3.4mg

Calories From Fat: 1.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.