Maple Granita - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

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.