Lemon Ice (Granita di Limone)
Use only the colored portion of the lemon peel to avoid the bitter white pith.
2 cups water
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon finely shredded lemon peel
1 cup lemon juice
Heat water and sugar to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in lemon peel and juice. Cool to room temperature. Pour into 9 x 5-inch loaf pan. freeze 3 to 4 hours, stirring every 30 minutes.
Serve in chilled dessert dishes. If ice is not to be served immediately, cut into 1/2-inch chunks; place in bowl. Cover and freeze until serving time.
Yields 8 to 10 servings.
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