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Limoncello Granita Recipe

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Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
4 C. water
1 C. superfine sugar
3 lemons
Limoncello (lemon liqueur)
8 fresh mint sprigs
Directions:
Directions:
Stir water and sugar in lg. bowl until sugar is completely dissolved. Stir in grated zest of 1 lemon, juice of 3 lemons (3/4 C.) and 1/2 C. Limoncello (lemon liqueur). Transfer mixture to 9 x 13 inch baking pan. Cover pan with foil and freeze until frozen along the edges, 2 hours. With fork, scrape icy edges in toward center. Repeat every 45 mins. until granita is semi firm, 3-4 hours. To serve, use fork to scrape across surface of granita, transferring ice shards to 8 dessert dishes. Garnish with 8 fresh mint sprigs and zest of 1 lemon. Serve at once.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
6
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
10 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
To make ahead, prepare the granita as directed, but do not transfer the ice shards to bowls. Cover and freeze up to 1 week. Stir the granita just before serving.

 

 

 

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