Yields1 Serving
 2 cups water
 3 lemons, zested and juiced (about 1 large, packed tablespoon of zest and ½ cup of juice)
 ⅓ cup sugar
 1 large sprig basil
1

Wash hands with soap and warm water. Wash produce well and chop as directed.

2

Heat a medium sauce pan on medium heat and add water, lemon zest, sugar and basil. Stir until all the sugar is dissolved.

3

Cool syrup in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes, until pan is cool to the touch.

4

Strain syrup into a baking pan and add lemon juice.

5

Place baking pan in freezer and scrape liquid with a fork every 20-30 minutes, until an icy texture is achieved and no liquid remains. This should take 2-4 hours, depending on the pan and freezer.

6

Serve immediately.

*When eaten alone, this recipe does not meet AZ Health Zone nutritional requirements

Ingredients

 2 cups water
 3 lemons, zested and juiced (about 1 large, packed tablespoon of zest and ½ cup of juice)
 ⅓ cup sugar
 1 large sprig basil

Directions

1

Wash hands with soap and warm water. Wash produce well and chop as directed.

2

Heat a medium sauce pan on medium heat and add water, lemon zest, sugar and basil. Stir until all the sugar is dissolved.

3

Cool syrup in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes, until pan is cool to the touch.

4

Strain syrup into a baking pan and add lemon juice.

5

Place baking pan in freezer and scrape liquid with a fork every 20-30 minutes, until an icy texture is achieved and no liquid remains. This should take 2-4 hours, depending on the pan and freezer.

6

Serve immediately.

Notes

Lemon Basil Granita