Pear-Cumin Granite

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Ingredients

  • 1 (750ml) bottle sparkling pear cider, such as Eric Bordelet Poire Authentique or Granit
  • 1 teaspoon powdered gelatin (or 4.5g sheet gelatin; see page 276)
  • 2 tablespoons (30g) water
  • 1 1/4 cups (250g) sugar
  • 2 teaspoons (4g) freshly ground cumin (dont grind it too fine)

Instructions

  1. Set up an ice bath in a large bowl.
  2. Pour about 3 tablespoons of the pear cider into a small bowl.
  3. Sprinkle the gelatin over the surface and let sit for at least 1 minute.
  4. Microwave for 45 seconds or heat gently in a saucepan until melted.
  5. Put the water and sugar in a saucepan.
  6. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  7. Whisk in the gelatin and strain into a medium bowl.
  8. Gradually stir in the remaining cider and the cumin and set into the ice bath, stirring to chill quickly.
  9. Pour into a baking dish and freeze for at least 8 hours.
  10. To serve, scrape across the top of the granite with a fork to make small crystals.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

117 kcal 6% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5g 10% DV
Total Fat 5.6g 7% DV
Carbs 17g 6% DV
Fiber 3.7g 13% DV
Sugar 0.6g 1% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 44.8mg 2% DV
Potassium 508.8mg 11% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 16mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 11mg 12% DV
Calcium 241.3mg 19% DV
Iron 16.7mg 93% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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