Lime Granita

Cool off with the refreshing zing of homemade lime granita, a simple frozen dessert that’s bursting with bright citrus flavor. This quick and easy recipe combines freshly squeezed lime juice, fragrant lime zest, and a touch of sweetness from homemade sugar syrup, creating a perfectly balanced treat that's light and invigorating. Using just four main ingredients and a little freezer magic, you’ll transform the mixture into a fluffy, crystalline texture with minimal effort. Garnished with fresh mint leaves for an optional aromatic twist, this lime granita is an elegant, low-fat dessert perfect for hot summer days or as a palate cleanser at dinner parties. Ready in just a few hours, it’s a fun and delicious way to celebrate the vibrant taste of limes!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 120 ml Lime juice
• 1 lime Lime zest
• 100 g Granulated sugar
• 480 ml Water
• 5 leaves Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a small saucepan, combine the water and granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar completely dissolves. This should take about 3-5 minutes.

Step 2

Remove the saucepan from heat and let the syrup cool to room temperature.

Step 3

While the syrup is cooling, zest one lime to yield about 1-2 teaspoons of zest. Then, juice enough limes to produce 120 ml of fresh lime juice.

Step 4

Once the syrup has cooled, stir in the lime juice and lime zest until well combined.

Step 5

Pour the mixture into a shallow, freezer-safe dish (such as a baking dish) and place it in the freezer.

Step 6

After 30 minutes, use a fork to scrape and break up the ice crystals that are beginning to form around the edges of the dish.

Step 7

Return the dish to the freezer and repeat the scraping process every 30 minutes for 2-3 hours, or until the entire mixture has turned into fluffy, granular ice.

Step 8

Serve the lime granita immediately in chilled glasses or bowls. Optionally, garnish with fresh mint leaves for a pop of color and added aroma.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(715.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	418.2

Total Fat 0.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 18.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 112.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.7g	0%
Total Sugars 102.4g
Protein 0.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 71.8mg	0%
Iron 0.3mg	0%
Potassium 166.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 0.4%

Protein: 0.7%

Carbs: 98.9%