Ingredients

1 cup water2/3 cup sugar2/3 cup lemon juice2 fresh thyme sprigs2 teaspoons grated lemon zest

Preparation

In a small saucepan, bring water and sugar to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice and thyme. Transfer to an 8-in. square dish; cool to room temperature.

Remove thyme sprigs. Freeze for 1 hour; stir with a fork. Freeze 2-3 hours longer or until completely frozen, stirring every 30 minutes.

Stir granita with a fork just before serving; spoon into dessert dishes. Garnish with lemon zest.