Cantaloupe Ginger Granita

1. For the Ginger Syrup, add ginger, water and honey to a small pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, reduce for about 20 to 25 minutes or until thick syrup consistency.
2. Put cantaloupe, 2 tbsp of ginger syrup, lemon juice and salt into a blender. Blend until smooth.
3. Pour into a baking dish.
4. Freeze for about 40 to 60 minutes. Scrape mixture with a fork. Place back in the freezer for another hour. Scrape again and let it freeze another couple hours.
5. Before serving, scrape and fluff with a fork one last time. 
   

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·         Ginger is renowned for easing nausea and an upset stomach; that effect increases when its consumed with some protein.