Lemon and Rose Water Granita

Ingredients

• ¼ cup honey
• ½ cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp. rose water (found in Middle Eastern or gourmet markets)
• rose petals, washed, for garnish

Directions

1. In a small saucepan, combine honey and 1½ cups water. Heat until honey is completely dissolved, 2 to 3 minutes (do not boil). Remove from heat and cool completely. Add lemon juice and rose water.
2. Place in an 8" x 8" glass or stainless steel baking dish and freeze until completely frozen, about 3 hours. With the tines of a fork, scrape the granita, creating ice shavings. Return to freezer for another 2 to 4 hours. Scrape again.
3. Either serve and sprinkle with rose petals, or return to freezer in a covered container. Scrape again when ready to serve.