GRANNY SMITH, GINGER, AND BASIL GRANITA

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Categories     Fruit Juice     Blender     Juicer     Ginger     Dessert     Fourth of July     Frozen Dessert     Lemon     Apple     Basil     Summer     Gourmet

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 1/2 lb Granny Smith apples
1 (500-mg) tablet vitamin C, crushed
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 (2-inch) piece peeled fresh ginger
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil
Special equipment: a juicer (optional; see cooks' note, below)

Steps:

  • Slice apples and process enough slices in juicer, skimming and discarding any foam, to measure 3 1/2 cups juice, then transfer juice to a large bowl and stir in vitamin C and lemon juice. Process ginger in juicer, then stir 1 tablespoon ginger juice into apple juice.
  • Pulse together sugar and basil in a blender until sugar is bright green and basil is finely ground, then stir into apple juice until sugar is dissolved. Let stand 5 minutes, then pour through a fine-mesh sieve into an 8- to 9-inch metal baking pan.
  • Freeze, stirring and crushing lumps with a fork every hour, until evenly frozen, 3 to 4 hours. Scrape with a fork to lighten texture, crushing any lumps.

Roxie Rains
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This granita is the perfect way to end a summer meal.


Brandy Kinder
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I'm going to try making this granita with different fruits. I think it would be really good with peaches or berries.


M Noor
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This granita is the perfect dessert to serve after a spicy meal.


Rofiar Wunmi
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This granita is really easy to make, but it looks like you spent a lot of time on it.


Royal Mirza
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I'm not a big fan of basil, but I still really enjoyed this granita. The apple and ginger flavors are really strong.


Audrina Brown
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This granita is a great way to impress your guests. It's so delicious and unique.


Maadii Maammad
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I love the presentation of this granita. It looks so elegant and refreshing.


Shibam Shibam
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This granita is a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll reduce the amount of sugar next time I make it.


FahaD Hosen
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. This granita is now my go-to summer treat.


Mimoza Topxhiu Ajeti
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This granita is the perfect make-ahead dessert. I just pop it in the freezer and then it's ready to serve whenever I need it.


Habib Marcelo
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I love the way the ginger and basil flavors come together in this granita. It's a really unique and delicious treat.


Haseeb ahmed
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This granita is so delicious and refreshing. I've already made it twice this week!


Shakyshad Shan
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my granita turned out really icy. I think I might have over-frozen it.


Anita Jennings
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This granita is really easy to make. I had it ready in just a few minutes.


Damian Pook
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This was a bit too tart for my taste, but I think that's just because I don't like granny smith apples very much. I think it would be perfect for someone who loves tart flavors.


AL ABEER WOOD ART&CRAFT
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I love that this granita is made with all natural ingredients. It's a healthy and delicious treat.


azaan siddique
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This granita is so refreshing and flavorful. It's the perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day.


Lisa Byrne
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This is a great way to use up leftover apples. I had a few granny smiths that were starting to go bad, and this was the perfect way to use them up.


BuzzyBee
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I love the unique flavor combination of this granita. The tartness of the apples, the spiciness of the ginger, and the freshness of the basil all work together to create a really special dish.


Dawood Rafiq
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This is the perfect summer treat! The flavors of granny smith apples, ginger, and basil come together perfectly. It's light and refreshing, and it's so easy to make.