italian lemon granita

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35 Pinches
Anytown, CA
Updated on Aug 22, 2012

My wonderful husband surprised me for our 30th wedding anniversary with a trip to Italy this summer. Part of the time,we rented a home that included a cook,she was wonderful to share some of her recipes,this is one I really enjoyed. This is her original recipe,but I think when I make it I would omit the thyme,try both ways and see which way you like it. I wrote this recipe while watching her make the granita,these are approximate measurements as she did not measure.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup 1 cup water
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 2/3 cup lemon juice
  • 2 - fresh thyme sprigs
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel

How To Make italian lemon granita

  • Step 1
    In a saucepan, bring water and sugar to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; stir in lemon juice and thyme. Transfer to an 8-in. square dish; cool to room temperature. Remove thyme sprigs. Freeze for 1 hour; stir with a fork. Freeze 2-3 hours longer or until completely frozen, stirring every 30 minutes. Stir granita with a fork just before serving.

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