Citrus-Lime Sour Candy Granita

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A refreshing icy granita bursting with sharp, sour notes from fresh lime and lemon juices balanced with a touch of sweetness, perfect as a palate cleanser or light dessert. This recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, layers water, granulated sugar, fresh lemon juice into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 110 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Serves 4 International cuisine 110 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups water and 3/4 cup granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally until sugar dissolves completely and syrup is clear, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
  2. Step 2: Stir in 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice, 1 tsp lemon zest, and 1/2 tsp lime zest into the cooled syrup.
  3. Step 3: Pour the mixture into a shallow metal or glass baking dish and place in the freezer.
  4. Step 4: Every 30 minutes, use a fork to scrape and break up the ice crystals, repeating this scraping process 4-5 times over 2-3 hours until the granita is fully frozen with a light, flaky texture.
  5. Step 5: Serve granita immediately in chilled glasses or store covered in the freezer for up to 2 days.

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