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.
Josephine Choo
My daughter LOVES apple juice, she goes to the extend of pouring them into the ice-cube trays & popping them in her mouth anytime she walks pass the fridge which is very often =P and I know she is going to just LOVE this. Thanks for the recipe. Love LURVE your blog!!! 4thumbs up! (2 from my dog haha i know she doesnt have the thumbs but its PAWS up for you as well)
The Honey Nut
This is perfect! It’s like fall and summer at the same time!
Jen Marie
Oh yum.
I’m making these tonight.
Thank you.
Katie B
If those glasses were men, I’d marry all of them.
Jenna
First I just want to say that I love your site! I have been looking for ages for a blog that is all about baking delish goods without super exoticness. Second, I had to say that my mom actually has these glasses so it reminded me of home as well. Two for one. Thanks so much!
Ana
These glasses are sooo cute!!! where did you get themmm???!
Joy
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
Jillian
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??
Yvonne
A perfect receipe for this hot day! Definitely making it tonight.
The Purple Foodie
OMG your glasses are too cute! And i love the sound of an apple pie granita. Have to put it on my list. thanks!
Meg
What a fabulous and creative summer treat!