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Lemon Ice

By Chris Bianco

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Lemon ice in a paper cup.
Photo by David Loftus

The most refreshing treat of summer is just a few ingredients away.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    1 quart

Ingredients

3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
4 cups water
1 teaspoon Cointreau or Grand Marnier
1 1/3 cups fresh lemon juice (8 or 9 lemons)

Special Equipment

Ice cream maker

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine the sugar, lemon zest, and water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Remove the mixture from the heat, pour into a large bowl, and allow to cool completely. Add the Cointreau or Grand Marnier and lemon juice and stir to mix thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate until well chilled, at least 4 hours.

    Step 2

    Churn the mixture in the ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Transfer to an airtight container and freeze until firm, at least 1 hour.

    Step 3

    Serve the ice in paper cups or small bowls.

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From Bianco: Creative Ideas to Reinvent Your Baking, © 2017 by Chris Bianco. Reprinted by permission of HarperCollins. Buy the full book from HarperCollins or from Amazon.
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