Lemon granita without ice cream maker

Name: Lemon granita without ice cream maker
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 0
Ingredients: Lemon juice 2.1 cups; Water 2.1 cups; Sugar 1 ¼ cup

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143

Calories per serving

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Vegetarian
Vegan

Energy Kcal 143
Carbohydrates g 35
of which sugars g 35
Protein g 0.2
Fats g 0.2
of which saturated fat g 0.03
Fiber g 0.2
Sodium mg 14

Difficulty: Very easy
Prep time: 15 min
Makes: pieces
Cost: Very low
Note Plus the freezing time

PRESENTATION

Granita al limone is such a summertime favorite. You’ll spot it everywhere in Sicily when the sun's blazing. This granita al limone senza gelatiera brings the tangy and refreshing vibe of the classic treat, and you don’t need any fancy stuff to whip it up. Really simple. Just grab water, sugar, and fresh lemon juice. The magic? Stirring it as it freezes, so it stays soft and not just a chunk of ice. Honestly, Sicilians have cherished this granita siciliana for ages, and it's unbeatable on a warm afternoon.

The key is mixing it just as it starts freezing, which keeps the lemony goodness from separating from the ice. You’ll get that perfect crunchy yet moist spoonful every time. Amazing, right? And here's the thing, you can make a granita al limone ricetta facile at home with just a fork and a freezer. Really, when days are hot, having this treat makes everything better. Families across southern Italy have their own twists, like adding extra lemon zest or using lemons from Mount Etna for more zip.

Plus, the beauty of this ricetta granita al limone is that it works with any good lemons you find. No need for anything fancy. The whole experience feels light and zesty, capturing the core of those dolci estivi—a dessert as simple as it is sweet. For sure, people love it after lunch or as an afternoon snack when the sun’s intense. Some even pour a bit of espresso over the top for an extra kick, super popular in Catania. No matter how you serve it, granita fatta in casa is like a little trip to Sicily from your own kitchen. Every bite is icy and tangy, making it the kind of dessert rinfrescante everyone craves when it’s scorching outside.

How to prepare Lemon granita without ice cream maker

To prepare lemon granita without an ice cream maker, pour the water into a saucepan 1, bring it to a boil, and add the sugar 2. Once the sugar has completely dissolved and the liquid has become clear, turn off the heat and let the syrup cool down 3.

Cut the lemons in half, squeeze them with a juicer 4, and strain the juice very well using a sieve 5: you should obtain 2 cups of strained juice. Incorporate it into the now-cooled syrup 6.

and mix the mixture well using a whisk 7. At this point, place the lemon granita without an ice cream maker into the freezer inside a (covered) plastic or metal container. After half an hour, take the mixture out of the freezer and stir it vigorously to break up the ice crystals that have formed 8. Repeat the same operation every half hour (or every fifteen minutes if you see the mixture tends to compact more quickly) for another two to three times until you get the lemon granita without an ice cream maker to the desired consistency 9.

Storage

You can store lemon granita without an ice cream maker in the freezer for up to 15 days.

Advice

If the lemon granita without an ice cream maker freezes too much, you can roughly break the ice and quickly pass it through an ice crusher or a blender to chop it more finely.
For the best results with lemon granita without an ice cream maker, it's advisable to use Sorrento lemons or good organic lemons, which are less acidic than other lemons.
If you want to give your granita without an ice cream maker an extra touch, you can add a shot of vodka or gin to the initial mixture!