Sweets / RICETTI
Maltese lemon granita
Refreshing lemon ice crystals for warm days.
◷ 20 min / 6 servings
Method
- Heat water, sugar and lemon peel for 3 minutes until sugar dissolves.
- Cool completely, remove peel and add lemon juice.
- Pour into a shallow freezer-safe container. Freeze 1 hour, then scrape with a fork.
- Repeat scraping every 30–45 minutes for 2–3 hours until light crystals form. Serve in chilled glasses.
✳ From the kitchen
Active time excludes freezing. Granita is a tradition shared by Malta and Sicily.
Tradition reference
Gululu · Traditional Maltese desserts ↗Reference for the dish tradition. This recipe is an original home-kitchen adaptation; family versions vary. Not professionally kitchen-tested.