Chef John’s Lemon Ice (Italian)

This couldn’t be any easier to make, and you can really play around with the texture, depending on what you’re into. Some people will stop at the slushy stage, but I generally keep freezing and forking until I have shaved ice crystals. I love the contrast between that light texture; and bright, vibrant flavor. I really hope you give this a try soon. Enjoy!

Ingredients of Chef John’s Lemon Ice (Italian)

• 4 cups cold water
• 7/8 cup white sugar
• 2 tablespoons lemon zest
• 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon extract

• Prep-10 m
• Ready In-3 h 10 m

• Directions of Chef John’s Lemon Ice (Italian)
  

1. Stir in lemon juice and lemon extract.
2. Pour into a baking dish about 9 x 13 inches.
3. Place in the freezer until ice begins to form around the edges, about 40 to 45 minutes. Use a fork to stir the ice.
4. Do this every 20 to 30 minutes until the lemon ice cream reaches your preferred texture, 2 1/2 to 3 hours.