Italian ice, known as granita in Italian, is a frozen dessert made from ice and flavoring. The origin and history of Italian ice is unclear though it is linked to Italy by name alone. The frozen treat is actually an international dish using a basic preparation and common ingredients. Artificial or natural flavorings can be used and vary by region. Traditional Italian ice has the same crunchy texture as shaved ice or a snow cone. The main difference between the various styles is that Italian ice flavors are blended throughout the ice, while snow cone flavorings are poured over top. Popular Italian ice flavors include lemon, coffee, strawberry, vanilla, chocolate, pineapple, champagne, and raspberry.
Recipe Servings: 4
Ingredients
Directions
- Combine the fruit, honey or sugar, lemon juice, and 2 cups of ice in a blender.
- Blend the mixture until it’s chunky and then add the remaining cup of ice, blending until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a 9 x 13-inch baking dish and chill it in the freezer for 30 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the freezer and scrape the mixture using a fork until it’s slushy.
- Return the pan to the freezer and chill for 2 hours.
- Remove the pan from the freezer and scoop the ice into cups. If it’s too hard, let it sit out for 5 minutes to soften.
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