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Lemon Lime Italian Ice Recipe

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This refreshing Lemon Lime Italian Ice is a tangy and sweet frozen dessert made with freshly squeezed lemon and lime juices, combined with sugar and water. It’s smooth, icy, and perfect for cooling down on a hot day. The zest infusion adds a vibrant citrus aroma, making it an irresistible treat that you can enjoy immediately or keep frozen for later.

  • Total Time: 8 hours 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Italian Ice Base

  • ½ cup freshly squeezed lime juice (from about 3-4 limes)
  • ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 2 lemons)
  • Zest of 2 lemons and 3-4 limes
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups water

Instructions

  1. Zest and Juice Citrus: Zest the lemons and limes thoroughly, then juice them to capture fresh lemon and lime juice needed for the Italian ice base.
  2. Combine Sugar and Zest: In a small bowl or on a plate, mix the granulated sugar with the citrus zest by massaging them together with your fingers to release the essential oils and infuse the sugar with citrus flavor.
  3. Dissolve Sugar Mixture: Pour the sugar and zest mixture, lemon and lime juice, and water into a medium-sized saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir and cook gently until the sugar is completely dissolved into the liquid.
  4. Steep Zest: Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the zest to steep in the hot mixture for 20 to 30 minutes to intensify the citrus flavor.
  5. Strain and Chill: Strain out the zest with a fine mesh sieve and transfer the liquid base to the refrigerator. Chill thoroughly for at least 8 hours or overnight until cold.
  6. Churn Italian Ice: Pour the chilled mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until the texture is no longer wet and slushy but smooth and icy.
  7. Serve or Freeze: Enjoy the Italian ice immediately for a soft texture or transfer to the freezer to harden. Before scooping from the freezer, let it soften for 10-15 minutes for easy serving.

Notes

  • Ensure the citrus zest is finely grated to maximize flavor infusion.
  • If you don’t have an ice cream maker, you can freeze the mixture in a shallow container, stirring every 30 minutes to break up ice crystals until evenly frozen.
  • Adjust sugar quantity based on your desired sweetness and the tartness of your lemons and limes.
  • This recipe yields about 4 servings.
  • For a boozy twist, add a splash of limoncello or vodka during the chilling process.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Churning
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://allyumcooks.com/lemon-lime-italian-ice-recipe/