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Home » Course » Drinks » Easy Lime Granita Two Ways

Easy Lime Granita Two Ways

Last Updated June 10, 2020. Published July 27, 2018 By Rosemary 2 Comments

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Only three ingredients and you have a delicious, fresh Lime Granita. Try it either freezer or ice cream maker methods. An easy Summer treat.

lime granita in a glass

In Italy Summer means Granita and Sorbet and of course you can’t forget Gelato. But if you are looking for something cool, refreshing and no bake, than a Lime Granita is for you.

granita how to make sugar water mixture, starting to freeze

What is Granita?

  • Granita is a dessert eaten with a spoon that originated in Sicily.
  • It is a mixture of water, sugar and fruit juices which is then placed in the freezer.
  • It is very important that the mixture is stirred often during the freezing so that the water does not separate from the juice while forming ice crystals.

It is a very easy dessert or even snack to make, just a little patience is needed. Stirring often with a fork to break up the ice and combine the ingredients is all it takes.

lime granita in a glass

I decided to make a Lime Granita, but you can pretty well use an fruit juice you want. I happen to love anything lime, and lemon for that matter. I find lemon and lime during the summer so refreshing.

How to make Granita

  1. In a small pot combine water and sugar, cook for about 5 minutes, let cool completely.
  2. Add strained juice and zest to cooled mixture, then pour into a freezer safe container.
  3. Freeze for about 30-40 minutes, then with a fork break the ice crystals.
  4. Repeat 3-4 times or until mixture is slushly.
  5. Serve in a glass with a spoon.

granita made in ice cream maker

Especially during the hot as heck summers i pass in either Toronto or Rome.

I have been using my ice cream maker a lot this summer and thought why not try a batch of Granita in the machine also. Well I have to tell you it was amazing. This time it came out more like a sorbet. But just as delicious and refreshing.

Not to mention faster too.

ice cream maker granita in a glass

More Recipes to make with an Ice Cream Maker

Homemade Creamy Fresh Peach Ice Cream

Homemade Fresh Berry Frozen Yogurt

Chocolate Nutella Gelato

If you are suffering from the heat like most of the world I hope this Homemade Lime Granita will help you cool down. Enjoy!

lime granita in a white bucket and some in a glass

lime granita in a glass

Easy Lime Granita (2 ways)

Rosemary Molloy
Only three ingredients and you have a delicious, fresh Lime Granita.  Try it either freezer or ice cream maker methods. An easy Summer Treat. 
5 from 5 votes
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Prep Time 10 mins
chilling time 3 hrs
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8 servings
Calories 108 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

FREEZER GRANITA

  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup lime juice (strained)
  • zest 1 lime

ICE CREAM MAKER GRANITA

  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup lime juice
  • zest 1 lime

Instructions
 

FREEZER GRANITA

  • In a small pot on medium high heat combine the sugar and water, bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer for 5 minutes.  Let cool completely.
  • When the syrup has cooled had the strained lime juice and zest, whisk to combine.  Pour into a freezer safe bowl.  Place in the freezer for approximately 1 hour (may be more or less time depending on your freezer).
  • Remove bowl from the freezer and with a fork break up the ice and mix to combine.  Repeat 3-4 times or until the mixture is slushy.   Serve in a tall glass with a spoon.

ICE CREAM MAKER GRANITA

  • Follow the same steps for the freezer method, but instead of pouring into a bowl pour into the ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer's directions, 25-30 minutes or until mixture becomes compact and creamy.  Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 108kcalCarbohydrates: 28gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 53mgSugar: 25gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 13.6mgCalcium: 9mg
Keyword frozen no bake dessert, Italian granita
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    1. Jeta says

      November 7, 2020 at 9:47 pm

      5 stars
      It was great for my family and they loved it

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      • Rosemary says

        November 9, 2020 at 7:52 pm

        Hi Jeta, thanks glad they enjoyed it.

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