Homemade Traditional Philadelphia Water Ice Recipe

Step 1

Gently simmer water and sugar in a medium saucepan for about 5-6 minutes. Sugar should be completely dissolved.

Step 2

Pour into a bowl and add lemon juice and flavoring. Stir and cool.

Step 3

Chill in fridge for about 2 hours.

Step 4

Pour into ice cream maker and turn on for about 20 minutes. Water ice will begin to form up.

Step 5

Scoop water ice into containers and freeze.

Step 6

A wooden scraper is handy (and traditional for getting water ice in your mouth.) A spoon works great too:)