Apple Fennel Granita

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Apple Fennel Granita
1500 min.
6
67kcal

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Looking for a refreshing dessert that perfectly balances sweetness with a hint of aromatic flavor? Look no further than this delightful Apple Fennel Granita! Ideal for warm days or as a light finish to your meals, this granita features the crisp taste of sparkling apple cider or rich apple juice combined with the unique, slightly sweet notes of fennel seeds. This recipe not only tantalizes your taste buds but also embraces a healthy lifestyle, being vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free!

With just three simple ingredients, you can create a culinary masterpiece that is surprisingly easy to make. The process involves gently toasting fennel seeds to release their fragrant oils, combining them with the natural sweetness of apple cider, and then transforming this concoction into a refreshing granita through a simple freezing technique. In about 1500 minutes, you’ll have a delightful dessert that’s sure to impress your family and friends!

Perfect for serving at gatherings or simply indulging yourself, this Apple Fennel Granita not only looks beautiful but also provides a low-calorie, guilt-free option at only 67 kcal per serving. So why not take a moment to treat yourself or your loved ones to this unique, delicious dish? You’ll love the vibrant flavors and the fun, slushy texture that makes each bite a refreshingly satisfying experience!

Ingredients

  • cups apple cider hard (not )
  • teaspoon fennel seeds toasted
  • 1.5 tablespoons granulated sugar 

Equipment

  • sieve
  • baking pan
  • mortar and pestle

Directions

  1. Finely grind fennel seeds in an electric coffee/spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle, then stir together with cider and sugar until sugar is dissolved.
  2. Pour mixture through a fine sieve into an 8- to 9-inch baking pan, discarding solids.
  3. Freeze, stirring and crushing lumps with a fork every 30 minutes, until evenly frozen, about 2 hours total. Scrape with a fork to lighten texture, crushing any lumps.
  4. Serve immediately or freeze, covered, up to 3 days (rescrape to lighten texture again if necessary).

Nutrition Facts

Calories67kcal
Protein1%
Fat2.79%
Carbs96.21%

Properties

Glycemic Index
18.47
Glycemic Load
7.43
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.03739129841%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.02mg
Catechin
1.48mg
Epicatechin
5.56mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.68mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:66.98kcal
3.35%
Fat:0.21g
0.33%
Saturated Fat:0.03g
0.17%
Carbohydrates:16.5g
5.5%
Net Carbohydrates:16.13g
5.86%
Sugar:14.35g
15.94%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:5.04mg
0.22%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.17g
0.34%
Manganese:0.11mg
5.46%
Potassium:124.89mg
3.57%
Magnesium:7.18mg
1.8%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
1.74%
Fiber:0.37g
1.47%
Vitamin C:1.13mg
1.37%
Calcium:13.46mg
1.35%
Vitamin B2:0.02mg
1.28%
Vitamin B6:0.02mg
1.14%
Iron:0.2mg
1.14%
Source:Epicurious