Lemon Slurpee Granita
Cool off with the ultimate summer refresher: Lemon Slurpee Granita! This delightfully zesty treat combines the invigorating tang of fresh lemon juice with the icy texture of traditional granita for a dessert that's as refreshing as it is simple to make. By blending fluffy, snow-like lemon granita with ice cubes, this recipe transforms into a slushy, Slurpee-style delight that’s perfect for warm weather cravings. A hint of lemon zest enhances the citrusy flavor, while an optional garnish of fresh mint adds a fragrant, herbal twist. With just a handful of pantry staples and minimal prep time, this no-cook frozen treat is an irresistible way to beat the heat. Perfect for summer parties or a quick mid-afternoon pick-me-up, Lemon Slurpee Granita is pure frosty perfection in every spoonful.
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Ingredients
- 4 Fresh lemons
- 100 grams Granulated sugar
- 500 milliliters Water
- 200 grams Ice cubes
- 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
- 2 sprigs Optional: Fresh mint leaves
Directions
Step 1
Juice the fresh lemons, ensuring you have no seeds in the juice. Set aside about 120 milliliters of lemon juice (approximately the juice of 4 lemons).
Step 2
In a medium-sized bowl or pitcher, mix the lemon juice, granulated sugar, water, and lemon zest. Stir vigorously until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Step 3
Pour the mixture into a flat, shallow baking dish. Metal dishes work best as they freeze quickly, but any freezer-safe container will do.
Step 4
Place the dish in the freezer for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, use a fork to scrape and stir the mixture to break up the forming ice crystals.
Step 5
Continue the freezing and scraping process every 30 minutes for about 2 to 3 hours, or until the granita is fully frozen and has a fluffy, snow-like texture.
Step 6
For a Slurpee-style twist, add 200 grams of ice cubes and about 2 cups of the granita mixture into a blender. Blend until smooth and slushy.
Step 7
Serve immediately in chilled glasses, garnished with fresh mint leaves if desired. Enjoy your homemade Lemon Slurpee Granita!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1047.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 455.4 |
| Total Fat 0.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 20.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 123.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 106.0g | |
| Protein 2.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 111.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 351.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories