Italy / Dessert
Lemon Italian Ice
Italian ice, also known as water ice, is a frozen dessert made from either concentrated syrup flavoring or fruit purees.
Ingredients
- water2 cup
- light corn syrup1 cup
- sugar, white1/2 cup
- lemon juice2/3 cup
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 7 steps
In heavy, medium-sized saucepan, stir together water, corn syrup, and sugar.
Heat to boiling over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes.
Remove from heat; cool for 30 minutes. Stir in lemon juice.
Pour mixture into a 9 inch square baking pan. Cover surface with plastic wrap.
Freeze 3–4 hours, or until frozen but still soft in center.
Spoon into blender container; cover. Blend on high speed until mixture becomes white and creamy.
Turn back into the pan. Cover with plastic wrap. Freeze mixture about 3 hours or until firm.
Region evidence: recipe text — “Italian ice”
