LEMON WATER ICE

By BobD

Ingredients

• YIELD 1 QUART
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
• 1 cup sugar
• 2/3 cup fresh lemon juice
• EQUIPMENT: an ice cream maker

Preparation

Step 1

Heat water, zest, sugar, and a pinch of salt in a 2- to 3-qt saucepan over medium heat, stirring, until sugar has dissolved.

Transfer to a large glass measure and stir in lemon juice.

Chill, uncovered, until very cold, 3 to 6 hours. Freeze in ice cream maker.

COOKS NOTE:

Water ice keeps, frozen, 1 week. Let soften at room temperature 10 minutes before serving.