Best Apple Mint Granita Recipes
GREEN APPLE-MINT GRANITA (ICEE) RECIPE
Provided by boscobojo
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine the sugar and 2 cups water in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves, about 4 minutes; transfer to a blender and let cool completely. Add the mint to the blender and puree until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into an 8-inch square stainless-steel or glass baking dish. Finely grate the skin of the apple into the pan (you won't need the rest of the apple), then stir in the lime juice. Freeze until ice crystals begin forming around the edges, about 45 minutes. Use a fork to scrape the crystals toward the center of the pan, then continue freezing, scraping ever 30 minutes, until frozen, about 4 hours.
GREEN APPLE-MINT GRANITA
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 4h25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine the sugar and 2 cups water in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves, about 4 minutes; transfer to a blender and let cool completely.
- Add the mint to the blender and puree until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into an 8-inch-square stainless-steel or glass baking dish. Finely grate the skin of the apple into the pan (you won't need the rest of the apple), then stir in the lime juice.
- Freeze until ice crystals begin forming around the edges, about 45 minutes. Use a fork to scrape the crystals toward the center of the pan, then continue freezing, scraping every 30 minutes, until frozen, about 4 hours.
- Avoid aluminum pans-they can react with the acidic ingredients and produce a metallic taste. Use stainless steel or glass instead.
APPLE MINT GRANITA
Created at the suggestion of Sharon123 during the Zaar World Tour 4. Does not count freezing and cooling time.
Provided by Member 610488
Categories Frozen Desserts
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix apple juice and mint leaves and allow to combine overnight in refrigerator. Strain mint leaves out of apple juice.
- Place a shallow metal pan in freezer. In a nonreactive saucepan, combine applesauce, mint flavored apple juice, sugar, lemon juice and salt. Bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered about 20 minutes.
- Cool to room temperature.
- Pour apple mixture into chilled pan; return to freezer. Stir every 20 minutes until it thickens into coarse crystals, about 1 hour.
- Stir granita and mound into small cups. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.8, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 85.1, Carbohydrate 79.2, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 49.2, Protein 0.6
APPLE MINT GRANITA
Provided by Food Network
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Infuse simple syrup with tea, mint leaves, cloves, cinnamon, ginger, peppercorns, lemon juice, until aroma peaks, approximately 5 to 10 minutes, add cider. Freeze overnight in a plastic wrap lined loaf pan. To serve, scrape or process in food processor and serve in hollowed shell of appropriate fruit or into elegant martini glasses.
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Apple mint granita is a refreshing and easy-to-make dessert that can be enjoyed during hot summer months. It is a frozen dessert that originated in Sicily and is made from water, sugar, and various flavors or ingredients. Apple mint granita is a perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and refreshing flavor that satisfies your cravings for something cool and delicious.
History of Granita
Granita has a rich history that dates back to Sicily. It is believed to have originated during Arab rule in Sicily when the Arabs introduced the technique of freezing desserts by mixing snow with fruit juices and honey. The Sicilians added their own spin to the frozen dessert by using local ingredients like lemons, almonds, and coffee. Today, granita remains a popular and traditional dessert in Italy, especially during the hot summer months.Ingredients for Apple Mint Granita
- 4 cups of water
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
- 1 cup of freshly squeezed apple juice
- 1/4 cup of freshly chopped mint leaves
- 1 teaspoon of lemon juice
Preparation
- In a medium-sized saucepan, add water and sugar and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce heat to low, and stir until the sugar is dissolved.
- Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature
- Stir in apple juice, chopped mint leaves, and lemon juice into the sugar mixture.
- Transfer the mixture to a shallow pan (preferably metal) and place it in the freezer.
- Using a fork, scrape the granita every 30 minutes until it is fully frozen and has a granular texture (usually takes around 3-4 hours).
Variations
- Lemon Granita - Replace the apple juice with freshly squeezed lemon juice and follow the same cooking steps.
- Watermelon- Mint Granita - Replace the apple juice with pureed watermelon and follow the same cooking steps.
- Orange and Ginger Granita - Replace the apple juice with freshly squeezed orange juice and add grated ginger to the sugar mixture while boiling.