Melon and Pineapple with Lemon Mint Syrup |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups water |
1/2 cup sugar |
1 cup packed fresh mint leaves |
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice |
1 small watermelon, cut into wedges |
1 cantaloupe, seeded and cut into wedges |
1/2 honeydew melon, cut into wedges |
1/2 pineapple, cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch wedges |
garnish: fresh mint sprigs |
Directions:
1. In a saucepan bring water and sugar to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved. In a heatproof bowl pour syrup over mint and steep 5 minutes. Strain mixture through a fine sieve into a pitcher, discarding mint, and stir in lemon juice. Chill syrup, covered, at least until cold and up to 1 week.
2. Arrange fruit on a large platter and garnish with mint sprigs. Serve syrup on the side.
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