Lemon Granita

Ingredients

• 0.8 cup juice of lemon fresh ( 8 lemons)
• 6 strips lemon rind (2 x 1/2-inch)
• 0.3 cup orange juice fresh ( 1 orange)
• 2 strips orange rind (1/2-inch)
• 0.5 cup sugar 
• 1 cup water 

Equipment

• bowl
• sauce pan
• baking pan

Directions

1. Combine 1 cup water and sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat, and simmer 3 minutes, stirring until sugar dissolves.
2. Remove from heat; stir in lemon and orange rind strips.
3. Transfer rind mixture to a bowl; cool 10 minutes. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes or until thoroughly chilled.
4. Remove and discard lemon and orange rind strips. Stir in juices.
5. Pour into an 8-inch square glass or ceramic baking dish. Freeze until partially frozen (about 1 hour). Scrape with a fork, crushing any lumps. Freeze, scraping with a fork every 45 minutes, 3 hours or until completely frozen. Spoon mixture into chilled glasses or bowls.