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Lemon Italian Gelato (Gelato di Limone)

Here's how you make Lemon Italian Gelato (Gelato di Limone)
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  • Servings: 8
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 10m
  • The following recipe serves 8 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 3/4 pound granulated sugar (more for a sweeter flavor)
  • 1 pint water
  • 3 large lemons, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon peel
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: In a saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil with the lemon peel; simmer uncovered for 10 minutes stirring. Remove from heat and allow to cool.

  • Step 2: Squeeze the lemons and strain out any seeds. Add to the cooled syrup. Add more sugar to taste if needed. If mixture is too acidic, water can be added until the mixture tastes like strong lemonade. Freeze in an ice cream freezer, churning until slushy.


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