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Citrus Granita

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Ingredients

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4

Citrus fuits (Lemons, limes, grapefruit or oranges)

100

g

sugar

1

cup(s) of water

Recipe submitted by: Sebastian, FoodCycle London volunteer

Equipment needed: Citrus juicer, mixing bowl, freezer and saucepan

Method

Heat sugar and water in a pan on low heat, stirring until dissolved. Remove from heat and cool.
Meanwhile, zest citrus fruit, then halve and juice or remove pulp and juice into a bowl. Reserve skins.
Stir the citrus fruit juice into sugar syrup. Pour mixture into a pan and put in freezer, let freeze until icy.
Grate citrus ice with a fork.
Spoon into reserved skin halves to serve.

Top Tips:

If herbs like mint or basil are on hand, infuse into sugar syrup and then discard
Freeze as soon as possible to maximise ice crystal formation
Individual citrus fruits can be used but it is more fun to have a variety, even if the granita is a mix of flavours.

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