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 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
   For eastern-Sicilian granita: Freeze lemon mixture in an ice-cream maker until spoonable but not crumbly and serve immediately.