Apple Cider Granita

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From EatingWell:  September/October 1996

Fresh apple cider and apple brandy make a simple granita that's the perfect ending to a fall meal.

8 servings, 1 cup each | Active Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 3 hours

Ingredients

• 4 cups fresh apple cider
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup Calvados, or other apple brandy
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Preparation

1. Put a shallow metal pan in the freezer to chill. Combine cider, sugar, apple brandy and lemon juice in a bowl. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Pour the mixture into the chilled pan and place in the freezer. Every 30 minutes, stir with a fork, crushing any lumps, until the granita is firm but not frozen solid, about 3 hours.
2. To serve, scoop into chilled bowls or goblets.

Nutrition

Per serving : 102 Calories; 0 g Fat; 0 g Sat; 0 g Mono; 0 mg Cholesterol; 22 g Carbohydrates; 0 g Protein; 0 g Fiber; 0 mg Sodium; 5 mg Potassium

1 1/2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1 fruit, 1/2 other carbohydrate

Tips & Notes

• Make Ahead Tip: The granita can be made 2 days in advance: freeze and transfer to a covered container. Before serving, stir to break up large crystals.