MAPLE GRANITA

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This recipe was originally published in the LCBO Food & Drink Magazine's Summer 2004 issue. This simple fresh tasting granita features the delicious flavours of maple syrup enhanced with ginger, lemon and mint. This granita looks great served in martini glasses. Serve this with Amaretti biscuits such as #rz 200134. These crunchy little Italian cookies have a lovely almond flavour that compliments the maple.

Provided by Chef Regina V. Smith

Categories     Frozen Desserts

Time 4h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 1/2 cups water, preferrably spring water with no chlorine taste
1/2 cup maple syrup, preferrably Canadian medium amber
1 teaspoon gingerroot, finely minced
3/4 cup lemon juice
2 cups granulated sugar
2 cups blueberries
1/4 cup of fresh mint

Steps:

  • Whisk together water, maple syrup, ginger, lemon juice and sugar in a large saucepan.
  • Place saucepan over high heat and bring to a boil for 2 minutes. REduce heat to medium and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and pour into a large 2 inch deep baking dish. Freeze for 4 hours or overnight.
  • To serve scoop granita into chilled glasses and garnish with blueberries and fresh mint.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.1, Fat 0.2, Sodium 7.2, Carbohydrate 94.7, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 88.1, Protein 0.6

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