Papaya-Mint Sorbet

Ingredients

 * 2 cups papaya nectar
 * ¼ cup sugar
 * 1 small papaya, about 8 oz, peeled, seeded and cut into pieces
 * 2 tbsp grated fresh ginger
 * 2 tbsp minced fresh mint

Directions

 * 1) Heat 1 cup papaya nectar with sugar over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
 * 2) Remove from heat, and cool.
 * 3) Place remaining nectar and papaya pieces in blender, and process until smooth.
 * 4) Combine cooled nectar, papaya mixture, ginger and mint in bowl of ice cream maker, and freeze according to manufacturer’s directions.
 * 5) When almost firm, serve, or store in plastic freezer container until ready to use.