Maple Granita

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Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

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

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

166 kcal 8% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2g 4% DV
Total Fat 2g 3% DV
Carbs 36.6g 13% DV
Fiber 1.7g 6% DV
Sugar 26.9g 54% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 30.5mg 1% DV
Potassium 152.8mg 3% DV
Cholesterol 3.8mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 0.5mcg
Vitamin C 9.7mg 11% DV
Calcium 77.3mg 6% DV
Iron 0.4mg 2% DV

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

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