Maple Citrus Granite Food

MAPLE GRANITA

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.

CHOCOLATE GRANITE

Steps:

• Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add all ingredients, bring to a boil again. Pour into a shallow container and freeze overnight. When frozen, scrape with a metal spoon. Serve immediately.

MAPLE CITRUS SALAD

Steps:

• With a vegetable peeler remove a 2 by 1-inch piece of zest from 1 of the oranges, being careful not to peel off any of the white pith. Cut into thin strips and set aside.
• Cut about 1/2 inch off of the top and bottom each piece of fruit. Remove the peel and pith from each piece of fruit by standing it on its end and cutting down along the curve of the fruit. Slice the fruit into 1/4 inch thick rounds and arrange on a platter.
• In a small bowl combine the maple syrup, lemon juice and cinnamon. Pour the dressing over the fruit, garnish with the zest and serve.

CITRUS GRANITE WITH CRAYFISH SKEWER

Steps:

• Bring all ingredients to a boil, except Aquavit. Strain. Add 2 tablespoons Skane Auavit. Place into a glass baking dish. Put into freezer. Take out when solid. Chop up so it looks like crystal.
• To make skewers, start with a piece of cheese on the skewer and add 1 tail of crayfish, 1 piece of potato and then cheese. Repeat until skewer is full.