Spiced Apple-Cider Granita with Ginger Whipped Cream

Preparation

1. Step 1

   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.

   Step 2

   Scoop granita into 6 chilled glasses. Top with Ginger Whipped Cream.