SERVES 6
INGREDIENTS:
400g blackberries
150ml water
3 tbsp local honey
1 tsp ground ginger
1 vanilla pod, halved both ways
6 mint leaves to decorate

Image courtesy of John Hersey
Method
Place all ingredients except mint in a saucepan and gently heat, simmer for a couple of minutes then remove from heat.
Allow to cool in the saucepan, then remove the vanilla pod.
Place the mixture in a food processor and blend for a couple of minutes.
Pour from food processor through a sieve to remove the pips, into a jug.
Pour into a container and place in freezer overnight.
Remove from freezer to soften half an hour before eating.
Serve with a sprig of mint.