Green Apple Cider Ice
Experience the crisp, refreshing taste of fall with this Green Apple Cider Ice recipe—a vibrant, granita-like dessert that’s as easy to make as it is delightful to eat. Featuring the tart sweetness of green apples, aromatic apple cider, and a hint of warm cinnamon, this treat offers the perfect balance of fruity and spiced flavors. The recipe comes together with just a handful of ingredients and uses a simple freeze-and-scrape technique to create its signature icy texture. Light, dairy-free, and perfect for any season, this frozen dessert shines as a palate cleanser or a refreshing finish to any meal. Treat yourself to a scoop (or two) of this delicious, fruity indulgence today!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium (about 600g total) Green apples
- 2.5 cups Apple cider
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch Salt
Instructions
Wash and core the green apples, leaving the skin on for added flavor and color. Chop them into small pieces.
In a medium saucepan, combine the chopped green apples, apple cider, granulated sugar, lemon juice, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the apples are slightly softened and the sugar is fully dissolved.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the mixture cool to room temperature, about 15-20 minutes.
Transfer the cooled mixture to a high-speed blender or food processor and blend until completely smooth.
Pour the blended mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a large bowl or jug to remove any pulp or solids, pressing with a spatula to extract as much liquid as possible.
Pour the strained mixture into a shallow, freezer-safe dish and place it in the freezer.
After 1 hour, remove the dish from the freezer and use a fork to scrape and mix the partially frozen mixture to create a fluffy, icy texture. Return it to the freezer.
Repeat the scraping process every 30 minutes for about 2-3 hours, or until the Green Apple Cider Ice is fully frozen and has a granita-like consistency.
When ready to serve, scrape the ice again with a fork to fluff it up, then spoon it into individual serving dishes or glasses. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
272 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.9 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 31 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 70.6 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.7 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 56.5 g | ||
| Protein | 0.9 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 28 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 431 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
