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Granita al limone
Heat the water and sugar, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. Add the zest strips and leave to cool completely.
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How long does Granita al limone take?
3 hr 15 min all in — 10 min prep, 5 min cook, 3 hr rest. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 6 glass. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Very easy.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Dairy-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Cheap night — about Under $8 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
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What equipment do I need?
Saucepan, Baking tray.
How much salt do I put in?
This recipe does not list a salt amount. We will not invent one.
How much sugar?
200 g of Sugar.
What can I use instead?
Brioche col tuppo → Any soft brioche roll. For the Sicilian breakfast, split and dipped.
Any tips from this recipe?
Use unwaxed lemons for the zest; Sicilian cooks use Femminello lemons, but any juicy, fragrant lemon works. Serve in chilled glasses so it doesn't melt too fast.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.