Sweets

This apple granita is a great dessert, and you can give it to your kids, Kiffin says. Granitas are simply fruit, sugar, and water. You freeze it and just scrape it with a fork.

Core and slice apples, but leave the peels on for color. In a food processor, purée the apple with the lemon juice and ginger until smooth. Add the basil leaves to the processor and run until smooth and green.

Remove from processor and stir in the sugar. Adjust taste with more sugar or lemon if needed for desired sweetness.

Pour into a flat glass or stainless steel baking dish and freeze. Once it starts to freeze, remove and "grate" with a fork. When completely frozen, grate again, then cover with Saran Wrap.

Tip: Kiffin suggests you serve this granita with his heirloom yellow tomato gazpacho:

"Tomato and apple is something that people don't often think of together," says Kiffin, "but the apple granita picks up a little bit of the coolness as you swirl it into the soup, and it also keeps the cool soup cold."

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