LEMON GRANITA

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The temps are rising in Cali right now and this is a refreshing and light dessert that hits the spot! Ahhh! Tastes like frozen lemonade!

Provided by Lindsey McCue

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

6 large lemons, freshly squeezed, about 1/2-1 3/4 c juice
4 c water
1/2-1 c sugar, + more if you want it sweeter
2 Tbsp lemon, raspberry, or orange flavored liqueur. malibu would work well too

Steps:

1. In a medium bowl combine lemon juice, water, sugar, and liqueur and stir until sugar is dissolved.
2. Strain mixture into a baking dish large enough so that the liquid is no more than 1 inch deep.
3. Freeze mixture for 1 hour. Remove mixture and scrape with a fork to break it up a little. Put it back into the freezer for 3-4 hours, or until frozen solid continuing to scrape every hour or so.
4. When Granita is frozen, scoop into little dishes and serve immediately.

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