Italian Lemon Granita

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By L D
@windella

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 c: 1 cup water
2/3 c: sugar
2/3 c: lemon juice
2: fresh thyme sprigs
2 tsp: grated lemon peel

How to Make Italian Lemon Granita

Step-by-Step

1In 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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