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lemon granita

(1 rating)
lynz39 avatar
Recipe by
Lindsey McCue
@lynz39
los angeles, CA

The temps are rising in Cali right now and this is a refreshing and light dessert that hits the spot! Ahhh! Tastes like frozen lemonade!

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients For lemon granita

  • 6 lg
    lemons, freshly squeezed, about 1/2-1 3/4 c juice
  • 4 c
    water
  • 1/2-1 c
    sugar, + more if you want it sweeter
  • 2 Tbsp
    lemon, raspberry, or orange flavored liqueur. malibu would work well too

How To Make lemon granita

  • 1
    In a medium bowl combine lemon juice, water, sugar, and liqueur and stir until sugar is dissolved.
  • 2
    Strain mixture into a baking dish large enough so that the liquid is no more than 1 inch deep.
  • 3
    Freeze mixture for 1 hour. Remove mixture and scrape with a fork to break it up a little. Put it back into the freezer for 3-4 hours, or until frozen solid continuing to scrape every hour or so.
  • 4
    When Granita is frozen, scoop into little dishes and serve immediately.
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