I like you. I like you a lot. I mean it… and I don’t think I’ve told you in a while. Sweet. I’m glad you’re here.
Would now be a good time to tell you that I have a serious, though not lasting, aversion to my kitchen these days? I have an even more serious aversion to my oven. For reals.
It’s just that… well, it’s summer! There seems to be so many museums to visit, brunches to have, friends to laugh with, wine to drink… and somehow none of this fun takes place in my kitchen.
Amazingly, and through the miracle that is my freezer, I’ve managed to throw together a lovely and waaaay super easy summer recipe. It’s apple pie meets snow cone, minus the cone, plus a hint of awesome.
If it’s summer in your part of the globe… please please please make this. Remember when you were a kid and used to freeze juice in the ice cube tray? Dangit! Why were those cubes always so rock solid!? This Apple Pie Granita is the adult version of such childhood endeavours. Super sweet!
Apple Pie Granita
recipe from um… Emeril Lagasse
3 cups natural, unfiltered apple juice
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
big pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
pinch of ground allspice
Combine all of the ingredients in a saucepan over medium high heat. Heat and stir until all of the sugar has dissolved, about 3 minutes. Pour into an 8-inch square glass baking dish. Place in the freezer until icy around the edges, about 1 hour. Using a fork, scrape the icy shards towards the center of the dish. Freeze again for another hour and again scrape the icy shards. Continue freezing and scraping until slushy throughout. Eat standing at the open freezer door, or place in small dishes and serve immediately.
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wow–that looks so refreshing and easy!! thanks for sharing!
Ooooh we should make granitas of all our favorite desserts! Where is the chocolate chip cookie granita??
Although it ‘s really cold here, I ‘ll do it all the same.
I can’t help cooking fresh summer stuff when it’s cold or winter comfort food when it’s hot.
you are great Joy
Yum! That definitely sounds like a nice refreshing summer treat.
yum! that sounds incredible.
Sounds delish, and I love the animal glasses! They are adorable ^_^
It’s summer in Paris. But it’s cold!!!! And rainy… The good thing is, I can still turn my oven on :)
I’m still hoping for the sunny days. And now I have one more reason : granitas!
I think I will cheat a bit and freeze the juice into ice cubes and then run them through my snow cone maker. Summer heat=laziness.
It’s technically summer in Ireland… but I don’t see any sun.. or even a break in the rain clouds! :) It’s good baking weather though! :D
Great idea!! Maybe I could use it like a sort of a propitiating rite… to the summer! It’s technically here, BUT it’s looks like november! Go Ireland go!
Martina
joy, we are glad to be here…wherever “here” is for you…no kitchen/oven pressure from us…chill…relax…while we enjoy our granitas!
It’s also 100+ degrees where you are, no? I wouldn’t be using my oven either.
I’m all in with this one. I imagine my 3 year old won’t have any objections, as well.
I love those little glasses, they are so cute!
Yumm on the recipe too!
the granitas look fabulous…and I love those sweet and adorable glasses in the picture.
best part of the whole post: recipe from um…emeril lagasse. hilarious!
no shame, no shame.
I might have to make that with some Penzey’s Vietnamese Cinnamon…..
Thanks Joy!
ooh yummy! WHERE did you get those cute glasses?????
Cute glasses!
Granita sounds good right about now.
Sounds and looks like a real treat!
Take a break Joy – we promise not to begrudge you!
I totally get the summer thing. I can’t seem to throw together much more than salad lately. and those sugar cookies :) and maybe a granita since it doesn’t really involve cooking!!
This is a *must try* recipe – thank you for posting this!
Wow- THIS is the perfect way to enjoy a delicious winter dessert…only as a cool summer treat! I love it!
Granita of all sorts is magical. The end.
Even though it’s a true July here in San Francisco (read: cold, wet, foggy), this looks great!
And I’m a new reader of your blog (clearly late to the party, as per usual). Love it! It’s so fun to read a fellow dessert blogger’s work.
I love granitas and this one sounds unique and delicious. Thanks for sharing this!
I hear you. All I’ve felt like cooking lately is jam and BLT’s.
Great idea! I love that it is served with a hint of awesome!
Joy, I totally have those same glasses! Well, I only have the lamb and cow, but they’re still pretty awesome. And you have to love that granitas require no extra equipment beyond your freezer to deliver the awesomeness…
It is hot. It is painfully hot. It is painfully,one-could-die hot.
Now that I’ve conveyed a bit about summer in AZ, let me thank you for posting a yummy recipe that doesn’t require heat of any kind. I can almost taste the granita ice grains melting in my mouth. Mmmm…
WHERE did you get those cups! I MUST KNOW!
So far we’ve made pomegranate kiwi granitas and sangria granitas, but never a granita that tasted like a baked good. Good one. Very good.
Looks tasty! And I love the cute glasses you served them in :)
i just made ginger lime granita as i have a similar aversion to the stove;) yay! i love this apple pie version…genius!
i just discovered your blog, and i love it! your apple pie granita is my kind odessert even more with this heat! already one of my favourites,
cheers from london!
pity
Love that recipe….. oh, what a coincidence …. my human mom has that same sheep glass, one of her favorites!!
Tail Wags to All.
~Moose
Looks awesome, and I’m sure it tastes even better, but Joy – it’s Summer. That doesn’t mean staying away from your kitchen, it means getting into it! Nothin’ says summer like planning a meal with friends and sitting outside to enjoy it & a glass of wine. Just sayin’!
I don’t blame you for not wanting to be in the kitchen during the summer. Living in the midwest all I want to do is be outside and enjoy the sun and warmth. Made your chocolate chip, peanut butter cookies and got rave reviews. Used unsweetened PB and less than the recipe called for as I ran out but it was still fab.
Thanks
Oh…my…god! I have those cups! Ha ha!!
You’re blog is so charming and a “joy” to read. The way you write pulls me in. Though I’m glad this is a food blog, I’d probably be happy to read about your trips to the museum or brunches, or whatever else you felt like telling us about during this baking dry spell. As far as the granita, boy, does that look refreshing. I might be even more refreshed if I threw in a splash of Calvados. Shhh.
Where did you get the farm animal glasses? I love them!
love the “print this recipe” feature!!
Recipe looks yummy and I have those exact same glasses! Wish I could find them again… but the only ones I could find when I went back to check were plastic. Bummer.
I can’t wait to make this! Thank you. We have those animal glasses; aren’t they fun? When I went back to Cost Plus to get more, I was informed that the glass ones were “dangerous” because apparently they break easily and break into nasty pointy shards. I was told I could trade my glass ones in for plastic, which I did not, I just bought more and different animals. The new ones are plastic, which are not as nice looking, they scratch, etc. But they are safe and I guess that’s good. ?? !!
I can understand getting an aversion to something you love. I am a classical musician. Often I will choose to learn a piece because I am completely enamored with it, but then after many hours of practice, can’t stand it any more. I even get that way with my instrument. Practicing becomes a chore, rather than my passion. After a break, the love returns.
Oh joy! I say to Joy. The baker. I love the idea of summering up a cold weather treat. You are brilliant.
Made this! Big hit with adults and kids alike. Need a second batch.
What a fabulous and creative summer treat!
OMG your glasses are too cute! And i love the sound of an apple pie granita. Have to put it on my list. thanks!
A perfect receipe for this hot day! Definitely making it tonight.
Hi Joy! I love these glasses! I have the Hippity Hop and would like to know where you found the others. Do you remember where you got them? Thanks!-Joy
I also have a comment on the glasses (although the granita does sound delicious!) I used to have one that said ‘smooch’ but it was broken during a move. Do you know where to find them??
These glasses are sooo cute!!! where did you get themmm???!
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