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Lemon Basil Granita

Yields4 Servings

 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.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings

Serving size

¾ cup

Amount per serving
Calories72
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g

Saturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 1mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 19g7%

Dietary Fiber 0g
Total Sugars 18g
Protein 0g
Calcium 4mg1%
Iron 0mg0%
Folate 6mcg2%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.