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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 75 Minutes |
Ready In: 90 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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A delightful syrup for a fresh-tasting fruit dessert. Garnished with a slice or two of prosciutto or Bayonne ham, this dish makes a nice appetizer. (Eating Well, Summer 2002) Ingredients:
2 teaspoons lime zest, freshly grated |
1/2 cup fresh lime juice (4-5 limes) |
1/3 cup water |
3 tablespoons sugar |
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced |
1/2 teaspoon serrano pepper, finely slivered |
1 large honeydew melon, seeded and cut into chunks ('3lbs) |
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh mint, finely slivered, for garnish |
2 fresh figs, sliced, for ganish |
Directions:
1. Combine lime zest and juice, water, sugar, ginger and serrano in a small saucepan.
2. Bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat to low and simmer until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes.
4. Let cool to room temperature, about 25 minutes.
5. Strain syrup into a large bowl. Use a spoon to press on solids to extract maximum flavor.
6. Add melons and toss to coat.
7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
8. Sprinkle with mint and granish with fig slices.
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