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| granita di limone lemon ice ingredients 2 cups natural mineral water 1 cup sugar 8 lemons |
| Method Wash the lemons and finely zest three of them. Cut all of the lemons in half, juice them, then strain the juice and eliminate any seeds. Place the water, lemon zest and sugar in a saucepan over low to moderate heat and thoroughly liquefy the sugar. Stir contantly to prevent the sugar sticking to the bottom of the pan and do not let it boil. Once the sugar dissolves, remove the pan from the burner and allow the liquid to cool to room temperature. Combine the lemon juice with the cooled liquid, pour the liquid into a container, and then place in the freezer. After about 45 minutes to an hour, an icy crust will begin to form around the edges and top of the container, mash it with a fork and gently stir, then return the granita to the freezer. Repeat this procedure about every thirty to forty-five minutes. The granita should be ready after four or five hours. Scrape the granita with a spoon or ice cream scoop and serve with a sprig of fresh mint. |
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