Spiced Apple Cider Granita With Ginger Whipped Cream Recipes

SPICED APPLE-CIDER GRANITA WITH GINGER WHIPPED CREAM

Steps:

• Stir first 4 ingredients in saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, cover and let steep 1 hour. Strain mixture into 8-inch square metal baking pan. Freeze until edges begin to set, about 1 hour. Whisk; freeze again until mixture is slushy, about 1 hour. Whisk again to blend well. Freeze without stirring until granita is frozen solid, at least 3 hours or overnight. Using fork, scrape granita until entire mixture is mass of crystals. Cover and freeze until ready to serve.
• Scoop granita into 6 chilled glasses. Top with Ginger Whipped Cream.

SPICED APPLE CIDER

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the apple cider, cinnamon sticks, lemon zest and nutmeg. Insert a clove into each apple slice; add to cider., Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1 minute. Discard lemon zest strip. Ladle into mugs.

SPICED APPLE CIDER WITH RUM WHIPPED CREAM

Steps:

• For cream:
• Stir all ingredients in medium bowl. Chill until ready to use, up to 1 day.
• For cider:
• Bring first 6 ingredients to boil in heavy large pot, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until mixture is reduced to 6 cups, 35 to 40 minutes. Strain cider into medium saucepan. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool, cover, and chill.
• Return cider to simmer. Remove from heat. Mix in 1/2 cup Tuaca and 1/4 cup dark rum. Divide cider among 8 mugs.
• Beat cream until peaks form. Spoon whipped cream atop cider and serve.