Lemon-Flavored Italian Ice

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Italian ice is a summertime frozen treat. In the heat of the summer, you usually notice Italian ice carts out and about, selling them to cool off the kids. It is nothing but flavored ice, but is smooth and sweet. The favorite flavors seem to be lemon, strawberry, and chocolate. Italian ice should never contain any non-dairy creamer and always is made with pure cane sugar.

Submitted by MaricruzDiazPR
Published on May 18, 2010
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs 30 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 45 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 2 cups water

  • ½ cup cane sugar

  • 1 cup light corn syrup

  • ⅔ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

Directions

  1. Combine water and sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in light corn syrup and lemon juice.

  2. Allow to cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.

  3. Divide cooled mixture amongst 3 plastic containers and freeze for 1 hour. Scrape ice crystals with a fork and return to freezer until ice is semi-frozen, 1 to 2 hours, scraping ice crystals every 30 minutes.

  4. Scoop Italian ice into small serving cups or cones and serve.

Cook's Note:

In place of lemon, add 2 or more cups of any sliced fruit. Cherries, strawberries and watermelon are great or add chocolate to make the greatest chocolate ices.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

184 Calories
50g Carbs
0g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 184
% Daily Value *
Sodium 37mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 50g 18%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 21g
Protein 0g 0%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Calcium 13mg 1%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 35mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.