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"Rick Mintz" > ha scritto nel messaggio
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> With the combination of being served Italian Ice at a restaurant lately
> and an unusual hot spell here in Western NY, I decided to find a recipe
> for an old summertime favorite (teen memories of Revere Beach in
> Massachusetts). An internet search came up with this. I always disliked
> shaved ice as it is too coarse, but this turned out smooth and great. Give
> it a try.... summer approaches.
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> LEMON ITALIAN ICE
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> 2 cups water
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> 1 cup light corn syrup
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> 1/2 cup sugar
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> 2/3 cup lemon juice (approx. 5 medium lemons)
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> In heavy, medium sized saucepan, stir together water, corn syrup and
> sugar. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat.
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> Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Remove from heat,
> cool for 30-45 minutes.
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> Stir in lemon juice. Pour into 9 inch square baking pan. Cover surface
> with plastic wrap.
> Freeze 3 to 4 hours, or until frozen but still soft in center.


The Sicilians say 1-2-3
1 part lemon juice
2 parts sugar
3 parts water

Mix, freeze, break up with a fork. Make it in the morning and it is ready
at supper.