Granita De Limone (Sicilian Lemon Ice)

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   Begin the preceding night by squeezing the lemons into a strainer formed by placing a coffee filter in a strainer. Strain the lemon juice into a small bowl containing the cold water - this is a very slow drop-by-drop process.

2. 2

   Add the sugar the next morning.

3. 3

   Mix very well with a wooden spoon until the sugar is completely dissolved.

4. 4

   Pour into a tin or aluminum pan.

5. 5

   Place the pan in the freezer.

6. 6

   Let rest for about 5 hours, breaking up the solid layer of ice which forms at least once every hour.

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   Remove the pan from the freezer.

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   Cut the ice into pieces with a knife.

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   Place the ice pieces in an ice crusher (or into a blender running at low speed).

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    The ice should form a smooth consistent texture of imperceptible grains (almost like ice cream - no large grains or chunks).

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    Transfer to individual serving glasses.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.