Elegant Spanish Frozen Treat – Limoncello Granita

Allergens

Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Nut-Free, Soy-Free

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4 lemons)
• 1/2 cup limoncello liqueur
• Zest of 3 lemons

Instructions

1. In a saucepan, combine the water and sugar, and stir over medium heat until the sugar dissolves completely. Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature.
2. Stir in the lemon juice, limoncello liqueur, and lemon zest. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld.
3. Pour the mixture into a shallow, freezer safe dish and freeze, stirring every 30 minutes with a fork to prevent ice crystals from forming, until it reaches a slushy granita texture, about 3 4 hours.

Chef’s Insight

The key to a perfect granita is patience and consistent stirring.

Notes

To prevent ice crystals, do not skip the stirring process.