This is another teaser recipe from Hedy Goldsmith's cookbook, Baking Out Loud, and it's perfect for the 4th. She remembers the flavors in this lemon ice from her childhood....and all I could think of when I saw her foodie photo (which I shamelessly attempted to reproduce) was a hot summer day and the relief those ices brought to us as kids. Do you remember serving ices, sorbets and ice cream frozen in orange halves? Very 60's. So this was a fun recipe, with lots of memories attached. Trust me, when you taste this, you'll feel like a kid again. It's amazing....intense, tart and not too sweet. Almost a granita, except you churn it instead.
Have a safe and happy 4th!
South Philly Lemon Ice
From Baking Out Loud by Hedy Goldsmith
Ingredients:
2/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon agave nectar
Pinch of kosher salt
1 cup fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons finely grated lemon rind
Method:
Combine two cups of water with the sugar, agave and salt. Cook, stirring, until just boiling and the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat, stir in the lemon juice and zest.
Allow to cool and then chill in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Churn according to manufacturers directions.
What a clever & beautiful sorbet. Lovely presented too!
ReplyDeleteMMMMMMMM! Happy 4th of July for you, all USA citizens!
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Estupendo y rico helado para celebrar Feliz Independencia "Viva",saludos y abrazos.
ReplyDeleteSo refreshing and divine!
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Rosa
Hi Barbara,
ReplyDeleteOh how very yummy the lemon ice looks and served in the lemon half. Must be perfect for a hot day.
Happy new week and Independence day
hugs
Carolyn
now this is fun and love the name of it have a great 4 th of July
ReplyDeleteIt was always such a treat when I was growing up to go to an Italian restaurant where they served lemon ices in lemon shells like this!
ReplyDeleteSo refreshing and delicious!
ReplyDeleteI remember those day like it was yesterday Barbara. Oh the innocence that could be gleaned from a simple lemon ice, {sigh}
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing, wishing you and yours a Safe & Happy 4th! Louise
With all the interest in Mad Men, you're right on trend, Barbara! Love the idea of using a lemon for the "dish."
ReplyDeleteI love the refreshing flavour :D
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CCU
A splash of good vodka over the lemon ice and it would be perfect. A great starter or finish for a party.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the idea.
Velva
My family's favorite Italian restaurant always serves sorbets like that! So good.
ReplyDeleteNothing shameless at all, it's done a zillion times a year in Italy so you could say she borrowed it too! Yes, so cool on a hot day.
ReplyDeletei just met a gal from south philly, and while her accent grates at my nerves, she's a sweetheart. i wonder if she's heard of this. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is such a lovely sorbet and a beautiful presentation!
ReplyDeleteSimply refreshing and so pretty!
ReplyDeleteHow cute are these!! Hope your 4th of July was amazing. xo
ReplyDeleteI make something similar called Lemon Snow Balls, a recipe from Colorado Collage, one of those Junior League cookbooks I love :) Hope you had a wonderful 4th of July, Barbara!
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