Granita al Limone

Refreshing lemon granita, a natural fit for Malta's hot summers and Sicilian culinary connection.

• Serves: 4
• Preparation: 15 min plus freezing
• Cooking: 5 min

Ingredients

• 500 ml strained lemon juice
• 500 ml water
• 250 g sugar

Method

1. Bring the water to a boil, dissolve the sugar completely, then take the clear syrup off the heat and cool it fully.
2. Squeeze the lemons and strain the juice very well.
3. Whisk the lemon juice into the cold syrup.
4. Freeze in a covered shallow container, stirring vigorously with a fork after 30 minutes.
5. Repeat every 15–30 minutes another two or three times, until the granita has fine, loose crystals.