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Apple Pie Granita

July 20, 2009 by Joy the Baker 62 Comments

Apple Pie Granita

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.

Apple Pie Granita

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

Print this Recipe!

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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  1. Stephanie

    July 21, 2009 at 12:39 pm

    WHERE did you get those cups! I MUST KNOW!

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  2. cindy

    July 21, 2009 at 1:36 pm

    i just made ginger lime granita as i have a similar aversion to the stove;) yay! i love this apple pie version…genius!

    Reply
  3. Marie in AZ

    July 21, 2009 at 12:24 pm

    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…

    Reply
  4. Mike @ trialbyfood

    July 21, 2009 at 12:22 pm

    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…

    Reply
  5. stephchows

    July 21, 2009 at 11:26 am

    Great idea! I love that it is served with a hint of awesome!

    Reply
  6. Kate @ Savour Fare

    July 21, 2009 at 9:42 am

    I hear you. All I’ve felt like cooking lately is jam and BLT’s.

    Reply
  7. Zoe

    July 21, 2009 at 9:21 am

    I love granitas and this one sounds unique and delicious. Thanks for sharing this!

    Reply
  8. Shauna

    July 21, 2009 at 8:59 am

    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.

    Reply
  9. Lys

    July 21, 2009 at 8:05 am

    This is a *must try* recipe – thank you for posting this!

    Reply
  10. Allison

    July 21, 2009 at 8:25 am

    Wow- THIS is the perfect way to enjoy a delicious winter dessert…only as a cool summer treat! I love it!

    Reply
  11. Heather @ chiknpastry

    July 21, 2009 at 7:04 am

    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!!

    Reply
  12. Winker

    July 21, 2009 at 7:00 am

    Sounds and looks like a real treat!
    Take a break Joy – we promise not to begrudge you!

    Reply
  13. Megan

    July 21, 2009 at 6:40 am

    Cute glasses!

    Granita sounds good right about now.

    Reply
  14. Carolyn

    July 21, 2009 at 6:40 am

    ooh yummy! WHERE did you get those cute glasses?????

    Reply
  15. Mary

    July 21, 2009 at 6:38 am

    I might have to make that with some Penzey’s Vietnamese Cinnamon…..
    Thanks Joy!

    Reply
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