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Italian Lemon Ice Granita

Lemon granita is easily the most popular of all italian ices, and with good reason. On a hot summer's day, no refreshment beats it tangy, revitalizing taste. Prep time included chill time. From the mediterranean vegan kitchen.

Steps

Combine 2 cups of the water with the sugar in a medium nonreactive saucepan.
Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
Cook , stirring constantly , until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Add the salt , stir , and remove the pan from the heat.
Stir in the remaining water and let cool to room temperature.
Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour.
Meanwhile , place a shallow metal 2 1 / 2 qt container in the freezer to chill.
Add the lemon juice , lemon peel , and extract to the chilled sugar mixture.
Stir until well blended.
Pour into the chilled metal pan.
Place the pan in the freezer for 30-60 minutes , or until ice crystals form around the edges.
Stir the ice crystals into the center of the pan and return to the freezer.
Repeat every 30 minutes , or until all the liquid is crystallized but not frozen solid , about 3 hours.
To serve , scoop the granita into chilled dessert bowls or goblets.
Serve at once.
Advance preparation: the granita can be stored , covered , for .

Ingredients

water, sugar, salt, fresh lemon juice, lemons, rind of, lemon extract