Lemon Granita Ice
Original Kaboose.com recipe and photography by Vanessa Bush
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This cool treat makes a refreshing summer dessert, that's simple enough for kids to help make. You'll find this sweet and tart chiller is perfect for kids and adults alike. Plus, the ingredients for this recipe don't cost more than $10 -- this is one great cheap eat!
Ingredients
- 3-3/4 cups sugar
- 3-3/4 cups water
- Juice of 8 lemons (about 1-1/2 cups)
- 3 tablespoons lemon zest
- Pinch of salt
Cooking Instructions
- Dissolve sugar in water in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add lemon juice and zest; blend well. Let cool.
- Pour lemon mixture into a large dish; freeze for 20 minutes.
- Take out of freezer; scrape ice chips with a fork and stir into remaining liquid. Return lemon mixture to freezer for 20 minutes. Repeat until entire mixture is frozen, allowing 20 minutes between stirs.
10 minutes
Ready In:
1 hour 10 minutes (or until completely frozen)
Servings:
12
Chilling Time: 20 minutes per batch
How kids can help
Make your kids the official taste-testers -- and put a smile on their faces too -- by letting them sample the lemon ice in-between freezer checks.
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