Spiced Apple Granita
Need a refreshing cold apple? Try this twist on granita with apple cider and apples. Spiced with hints of fall, this will make a delicious end to your harvest meal or enjoy it as a palate cleanser for a big meal. Want to spark up your party-pour some sparkling wine over top of the granita and serve in a glass.
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Yield 3 cups
Ingredients
- 2 Apples cored, peeled and diced
- 1 1/2 cups Apple Cider
- 1 tbsp Granulated Sugar
- 1 Cinnamon Stick
- 4 whole Cloves
- 2 pieces Crystallized Ginger
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine apples, cider, sugar, cinnamon, cloves and ginger. Bring to a simmer; cover and simmer gently for 10 minutes or until apples are very soft. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
- Remove cinnamon, cloves and ginger. Place remaining mixture into blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Pour into 8 inch (1.5 L) square metal pan and freeze partially for about 1 hour or until edges start to solidify. Use a fork to stir mixture up and create “flakes” every 1 hour until it is completely frozen, about 6 hours later.
Estimated Cost Per Serving:
Nutrition Facts
Spiced Apple Granita
Calories
60
% Daily Value*
Carbohydrates
16
g
5
%
Fibre
2
g
8
%
Sugars
13
g
14
%
Sodium
5
mg
0
%
Calcium
20
mg
2
%
Iron
0.4
mg
2
%
*5% or less is a little, 15% or more is a lot
Tips & Notes
Recipe developed by Emily Richards