Only three ingredients and you have a delicious, fresh Lime Granita. Try it either freezer or ice cream maker methods. An easy Summer treat.
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.
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.
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
- In a small pot combine water and sugar, cook for about 5 minutes, let cool completely.
- Add strained juice and zest to cooled mixture, then pour into a freezer safe container.
- Freeze for about 30-40 minutes, then with a fork break the ice crystals.
- Repeat 3-4 times or until mixture is slushly.
- Serve in a glass with a spoon.
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.
More Recipes to make with an Ice Cream Maker
Homemade Creamy Fresh Peach Ice Cream
Homemade Fresh Berry Frozen Yogurt
If you are suffering from the heat like most of the world I hope this Homemade Lime Granita will help you cool down. Enjoy!
Easy Lime Granita (2 ways)
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!
