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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Flavor Variations
Method
Base Preparation
- 1
Make the Sugar Syrup
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar and 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved. Once boiling, remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature.
- 2
Add Lemon Juice
Once the sugar syrup has cooled, stir in 1 cup of fresh lemon juice until well combined.
Flavoring the Base
- 3
Prepare Flavors
Choose your desired fruit flavor. For strawberry, blueberry, or raspberry, puree the fresh fruit until smooth. For mint, chop the leaves finely. For pineapple, use ready-made juice. For coconut, simply measure out the coconut milk.
- 4
Combine Flavors
In a large bowl, combine the cooled lemon syrup with your chosen flavor. For example, for strawberry Italian ice, mix 2 cups of pureed strawberries into the lemon syrup and stir until fully incorporated.
Freezing Process
- 5
Chill the Mixture
Pour the flavored mixture into a shallow baking dish or a large container. Place it in the freezer.
- 6
Stir Regularly
After 30 minutes, use a fork to stir and scrape the mixture. Continue to freeze for 2-3 hours, scraping every 30 minutes until the mixture is fluffy and resembles a slushy consistency.
- 7
Serve
Once the Italian ice is fully frozen and fluffy, scoop it into serving bowls or cones and enjoy!
