Italian Ice with Lemon Syrup and Tutti Frutti Syrup Recipe

Italian Ice accompanied by Lemon Syrup and Tutti Frutti Syrup

• Difficulty: Easy
• Servings: 8
• Total time: 1 hr 15 min
• Preparation: 10 min
• Inactive time: 1 hr
• Cooking: 5 min

Nutrition (per serving): Calories 188, Total Fat 0 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Carbohydrates 49 g, Dietary Fiber 4 g, Sugar 42 g, Protein 1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 39 mg

Michael's note: The syrups in this recipe tend to be quite tart. If you prefer a sweeter syrup, increase the sugar amount before boiling.

Ingredients for the Lemon Syrup:

• 8 lemons, with zest and juice
• 3/4 cup sugar
• Pinch of gray salt

Ingredients for the Tutti Frutti Syrup:

• 1/2 pint strawberries
• 1/2 pint blackberries
• 1/2 pint raspberries
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of gray salt
• Two turns of freshly ground pepper

Ice, for serving

Instructions:

1. For each syrup, combine all ingredients in separate medium-sized saucepans. Heat over medium-high until boiling. Take off the heat, let cool, and then strain.
2. To prepare the Italian Ice, place a large quantity of ice in a food processor and blend until finely crushed. Alternatively, place ice inside a towel and crush it finely by pounding with a rolling pin or bat. Spoon the crushed ice into bowls and drizzle with Lemon Syrup, Tutti Frutti Syrup, or both to taste.