Zesty Lemon Granita using a Silvercrest Monsieur Cuisine
Monsieur Cuisine Plus, Monsieur Cuisine Connect, Monsieur Cuisine Smart
(4.8)
Preparation time
39 min
Total time
282 min
Servings
4
Calories / Serving
69 Cals
Difficulty
Easy
Ah, the delightful Lemon Granita, a frozen treat that transports you straight to the sun-drenched shores of Sicily! This refreshing concoction is the ideal antidote for a sweltering summer day, combining the zesty brightness of lemons with a sweetness that dances on your palate. Legend has it that granita’s origins trace back to ancient Sicilian ice, where locals would scrape ice from Mount Etna and mix it with flavored syrups. Fast forward to today, and you can whip up this slushy sensation in mere minutes with just a handful of ingredients. So grab your lemons, channel your inner Italian nonna, and let the frosty fun begin!
Ingredients
- 250 g Water
- 150 g Granulated sugar
- 5 g Lemon zest
- 120 g Lemon juice
Steps
Lemon Syrup
- Add 250 g of water, 150 g of granulated sugar in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 15:00min / 100°C / Speed 2.
- Add 5 g of lemon zest in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 5:00min / 100°C / Speed 2.
- Transfer the content of the food processor bowl in a bowl let cool.
- Setaside the preparation content.
Lemon Granita
- Rinse the food processor bowl.
- Add 120 g of lemon juice in the bowl.
- Transfer the content of the bowl in a container.
- Setaside the preparation content in a freezer during 4h .
- Every 30 minutes, break up the ice crystals with a fork.
Final Presentation
- Before serving, scrape the granita with a fork to create a light, icy texture.
- Serve Cold.
- Garnish with Lemon slices.
