Zesty Lemon Granita

Ingredients

 * 1/2 c lemon juice
 * 1/2 ts lemon zest
 * 1/2 c Sugar

Directions

 * 1) Bring 2 cups water to a boil in medium nonreactive saucepan.
 * 2) Add the lemon juice, zest, and Sugar.
 * 3) Simmer to blend flavors, about 30 minutes.
 * 4) TO FREEZE: Transfer syrup to medium nonreactive bowl; cool to room temperature.
 * 5) Freeze, stirring every 30 minutes to incorporate frozen portion of mixture back into the syrup.
 * 6) As mixture freezes, scrape spoon across the nearly frozen mixture to break it up.
 * 7) Repeat scraping process every 30 minutes until mixture is just solid, 3 to 4 hours.
 * 8) GARNISH: Cut the zest of a large lemon into fine julienne strips.
 * 9) Cover with water and boil for 5 minutes; drain.
 * 10) Bring 1 cup Sugar, 1/3 cup corn syrup and 1/3 cup water to boil.
 * 11) Remove from heat, stir in zest, and let stand for 30 minutes.
 * 12) Transfer zest to wire rack.
 * 13) After 15 minutes, when zest feels dry, roll it in additional Sugar.
 * 14) Can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
 * 15) SERVING: Scoop granita into chilled serving glasses garnish with candied lemon zest and serve immediately.