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Melon with Ginger Syrup
- Prep Time20 min
- Cook Time15 min
- Total Time35 min
- Serving Size4
- Course
Ingredients
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 inch piece of ginger, peeled & sliced thinly
- ¼ cup whole mint leaves
- 2 medium ripe melons (about 4 lb. total) cantaloupe, honeydew or your favorite melon.
- Garnish- Mint sprigs
Cooking Instructions
1
In a small saucepan combine sugar, water and ginger and bring to a gentle boil. Stir well to dissolve the sugar. Turn off heat and add in mint leaves. Steep for 15 minutes or longer. Strain and chill.
2
Spilt melons in half and scoop out seeds. Using a melon baller, scoop out as many even shaped melon balls as you can.
3
Place melon balls into a decorative bowl and add ginger syrup. Mix well and chill completely. Garnish each serving with fresh mint leaves.
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