Lemon Italian Ice Recipe

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

Lemon italian ice recipe. Whether you top this italian lemon ice with raspberry flavored liqueur or not this is the perfect treat for hot summer days. Simple and refreshing even though lemon is the original flavor ice is refreshing in any flavor you like and easily can be changed. With just a few ingredients and a few hours time you will have a deliciously tangy treat that you can keep on hand when the warm weather arrives. In a large saucepan over low heat cook and stir sugar and water until sugar is dissolved.

Add the lemon juice lemon peel and extract to the chilled sugar mixture. Cover and chill completely 2 to 3 hours. Place the pan in the freezer for 30 60 minutes or until ice crystals form around the edges. Beat egg white until stiff.

Place in freezer until ice starts to form around the edges about 40 to 45 minutes. Allow to cool to room temperature before adding lemon juice. I love lime and have a lime tree so use lime juice some time for a refreshing change of ice flavor. Whisk in lemon juice and lemon extract.

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. Pour into a baking pan about 9x13 inches. Freeze until mushy stirring frequently. Strain mixture through a very fine sieve.

Stir until well blended. In a large bowl or measuring cup dissolve sugar in boiling water. Use a fork to stir up ice. Lemon ice is a traditional italian recipe.

Freeze for 4 hours stirring every 30 minutes or until mixture becomes slushy. Combine sugar and water in saucepan heat until sugar melts. Garnish servings with lemon slice and mint if desired. I also have more flavors in the recipe card below you can try like orange strawberry and more.

Stir in lemon juice. Sweet and tart it s the perfect refreshment on a hot summer day. Homemade italian lemon ice can also be referred to as granita. Remove from the heat.

Whisk in lemon juice lemon zest and lemon extract. Pour into the chilled metal pan. Roman style serves 6.