How to Make Lemon-Flavored Italian Ice - A Step-by-Step Guide

Italian ice is a classic summertime treat that is light, refreshing, and bursting with flavor. One of the most popular flavors of Italian ice is lemon, which offers a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. This Lemon-Flavored Italian Ice recipe is a must-try for anyone looking to cool off on a hot day while indulging in a delicious frozen treat.

Making Italian ice at home is surprisingly easy, requiring just a few simple ingredients and minimal preparation time. This recipe is per...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • ½ cup cane sugar
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • ⅔ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 45 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Combine water and sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in light corn syrup and lemon juice.
  • Allow to cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
  • Divide cooled mixture amongst 3 plastic containers and freeze for 1 hour. Scrape ice crystals with a fork and return to freezer until ice is semi-frozen, 1 to 2 hours, scraping ice crystals every 30 minutes.
  • Scoop Italian ice into small serving cups or cones and serve.
  • Nutrition

    184 cal.

    • Sodium: 37mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 50g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 21g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Vitamin C: 13mg
    • Calcium: 13mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 35mg