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Meyer Lemon Ice with Peppermint

Serves 2-4
In the winter, when Meyer lemons make their appearance at my local farmers’ market, I like to make this simple and refreshing dessert when I have a spicy-themed dinner in mind.  The lemon ice topped with fresh peppermint is tart and delicious.   
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 1 cup Meyer lemon juice
  • Zest from 1 Meyer lemon
  • Leaves from two sprigs of peppermint , coarsely chopped

Instructions
 

  • Combine the water and sugar in a small pot and bring to a boil until all the sugar dissolves.  Stir in the lemon juice and zest.  Remove from the heat and carefully pour the mixture into a medium bowl.  Chill in the refrigerator until cool.
  • Transfer the bowl to a freezer and freeze the mixture for about 3-4 hours.  Remove the bowl from the freezer, mix the mixture with a fork and return the bowl to the freezer.  Repeat this process a few times for an additional 2 hours.
  • When the ice is ready to be served, scoop into individual bowls and sprinkle the peppermint over the top.  Serve immediately.