Trio of Melon Balls in Ginger Syrup

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Trio of Melon Balls in Ginger Syrup

 

 

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup fresh orange juice

5 cm (2 " ) piece orange peel

3 cm (1 1/4 " ) piece fresh ginger, peeled, cut into matchsticks

1/4 seedless watermelon

1/2 honeydew melon

1/2 rockmelon (cantaloupe)

8 teaspoons small mint leaves

 

 

1. Combine sugar, juice, peel and ginger in a small saucepan. Cook and

stir over moderate heat until sugar dissolves. Bring to the boil.

Reduce heat to low; simmer, uncovered, for 5 to 7 minutes or until

thickened slightly. Let cool slightly.

 

2. Meanwhile, using a melon baller, scoop balls of watermelon,

honeydew and rockmelon (cantaloupe) into a large bowl.

 

3. Drizzle cooled ginger syrup over melon balls; stir to combine.

Cover with plastic food wrap and chill for 1 hour or until ready to serve.

 

4. Spoon fruit and syrup into serving dishes; top with mint.

 

 

 

BUDGET TIP: Use any leftover syrup with sliced oranges. The syrup is

also good with banana and seedless grapes.

 

 

 

Serves 4.