Granny Smith, Ginger, and Basil Granita

1. 1

   Slice apples and process enough slices in juicer, skimming and discarding any foam, to measure 3 1/2 cups juice, then transfer juice to a large bowl and stir in vitamin C and lemon juice.

2. 2

   Process ginger in juicer, then stir 1 tablespoon ginger juice into apple juice.

3. 3

   Pulse together sugar and basil in a blender until sugar is bright green and basil is finely ground, then stir into apple juice until sugar is dissolved.

4. 4

   Let stand 5 minutes, then pour through a fine-mesh sieve into an 8- to 9-inch metal baking pan.

5. 5

   Freeze, stirring and crushing lumps with a fork every hour, until evenly frozen, 3 to 4 hours.

6. 6

   Scrape with a fork to lighten texture, crushing any lumps.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.