Apple Walnut Granita

By Your Homebased Mom
Total Time
7 Hrs, 40 Mins
Serves
8
Meal
Snack
Course
Desserts

DESCRIPTION

Try something different for dessert! Pair this cool, refreshing medley of walnuts, fruit, citrus and spice with your favorite cheese.

Prep Time
30 Mins
Cook Time
7 Hrs, 10 Mins
Total Time
7 Hrs, 40 Mins
Calories
197
Total Fat
10
Trans Fat
0
Polyunsaturated Fat
7
Cholesterol
0
Sodium
2
Carbohydrates
23
Dietary Fiber
2
Protein
2

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon
  • 1 cup Muscat wine
  • 1 cup California walnuts, finely chopped, toasted
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

Preparation

  1. In a small saucepan, over medium-high heat, bring water and sugar to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Boil for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together applesauce, lemon juice, wine, cooled syrup, California walnuts and ginger. Refrigerate until cold, about 4 hours.
  3. Spoon mixture into a shallow plastic container (metal will cause mixture to turn grey); freeze until almost firm, about 2 hours.
  4. Break into chunks and transfer to airtight container and freeze until firm, about 1 hour.
  5. Transfer to refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.