July 18, 2024
Lemon Granita
This dessert is bright, sweet, tart, and refreshing. It requires little work – no cooking – just mix, freeze, and scrape the ice crystals that form occasionally until you are left with a beautiful granita. The flavor of this is quite punchy so if it seems a bit too sour for you, dilute with an additional 1/2 cup water and 2 tablespoons of allulose. Feel free to add about a tablespoon of your favorite liquor here for a variation – elderflower would be excellent, for example. The alcohol will also help keep the granita from freezing completely solid but it it not necessary. You can also add a bit of fresh herbs such as mint or basil. If you prefer a garnish, a few raspberries or some candied lemon zest would be excellent here.
Servings: 4
Calories: 19kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup lemon juice 6 lemons
- zest of 2 lemons
- 1 cup water or pasteurized egg white for high protein (I like to use boxed whites and strain them to make sure they are smooth)
- 1/2 cup allulose
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract optional
- 1/4 teaspoon stevia glycerite
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Stir together all ingredients until smooth (the allulose should dissolve completely. Transfer to a freezer safe container and freeze, stirring every 30 minutes with a fork until it is flaky and slushy, about 5-6 hours. Cover any granita that you are not serving the same day to keep it from absorbing flavor from the freezer.
Notes
Protein:Energy Quotient [calories]: 0, Protein % of calories: 0%
Nutrition Facts
Lemon Granita
Amount per Serving
Calories
19
% Daily Value*
Fat
0.1
g
0
%
Saturated Fat
0.03
g
0
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.01
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.003
g
Sodium
149
mg
6
%
Potassium
66
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
4
g
1
%
Fiber
0.2
g
1
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
0.2
g
0
%
Vitamin A
4
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
24
mg
29
%
Calcium
6
mg
1
%
Iron
0.1
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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