Lemon Granita

Directions

1. 1
   With a vegetable peeler remove zest in long pieces from 2 lemons.
2. 2
   Squeeze 1/2 cup juice from lemons.
3. 3
   In a small heavy saucepan heat water and sugar, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
4. 4
   Stir in zest and transfer syrup to a bowl to cool.
5. 5
   Chill syrup, covered, until cold.
6. 6
   Discard zest and stir in lemon juice.
7. 7
   Freeze lemon mixture in an ice-cream maker until spoonable but not crumbly and serve immediately.
8. 8
   Freeze lemon mixture in a metal bowl, stirring every 30 minutes to remove ice crystals from side of bowl, until liquid has become granular but is still slightly slushy, about 3 to 4 hours.
9. 9
   Serve granita immediately.