Lemon Italian Ice Recipe

Stir the ice crystals into the center of the pan and return to the freezer.

Lemon italian ice recipe.

Whisk in lemon juice lemon zest and lemon extract. Use a fork to stir up ice. Combine sugar and water in saucepan heat until sugar melts. Sicilians figured out a long time ago that when you combine water sugar and different flavorings the most popular being coffee and lemons both found in abundance in sicily you end up with a totally refreshing light dessert.

Beat egg white until stiff. Remove from the heat. Allow to cool to room temperature before adding lemon juice. Freeze until mushy stirring frequently.

In a large bowl or measuring cup dissolve sugar in boiling water. Lemon ice is a traditional italian recipe. Add the lemon juice lemon peel and extract to the chilled sugar mixture. Pour into the chilled metal pan.

Whisk in lemon juice and lemon extract. Sweet and tart it s the perfect refreshment on a hot summer day. Homemade italian lemon ice can also be referred to as granita. Roman style serves 6.

Pour into a baking pan about 9x13 inches. Whether you top this italian lemon ice with raspberry flavored liqueur or not this is the perfect treat for hot summer days. Place in freezer until ice starts to form around the edges about 40 to 45 minutes. I also have more flavors in the recipe card below you can try like orange strawberry and more.

I love lime and have a lime tree so use lime juice some time for a refreshing change of ice flavor. Stir in lemon juice. Garnish servings with lemon slice and mint if desired. Simple and refreshing even though lemon is the original flavor ice is refreshing in any flavor you like and easily can be changed.

Stir until well blended. Place the pan in the freezer for 30 60 minutes or until ice crystals form around the edges. Freeze for 4 hours stirring every 30 minutes or until mixture becomes slushy. While water is still warm add lemon zest.

If you have an electric ice cream machine pour mixture into machine and freeze according to manufacturer s directions. Cover and chill completely 2 to 3 hours. Pour into a freezer container.