Citrus Granita
- 10m Prep Time
- 5m Cook Time
- 30m Ready In
A refreshing citrus granita made with lemon, lime, or pink grapefruit juice and zest. Simple to prepare and perfect for a light dessert.
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- 1 ½ cups water
- ½ cup sugar
- Zest of 1 lemon, lime, or pink grapefruit, removed in wide strips with a vegetable peeler
- ½ cup fresh lemon, lime, or pink grapefruit juice
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Combine in a small saucepan: 1 ½ cups water; ½ cup sugar; Zest of 1 lemon, lime, or pink grapefruit, removed in wide strips with a vegetable peeler
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Step 2.
Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar, then cover and boil 5 minutes without stirring. Remove the pan from the heat and let steep for 15 minutes.
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Step 3.
Strain into a medium bowl; discard the zest. Let cool to room temperature, then stir in: ½ cup fresh lemon, lime, or pink grapefruit juice
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Step 4.
Refrigerate until cold or quick-chill in an ice water bath. Freeze as described in Berry Granita.