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Ginger, cumin, and black pepper add an exotic touch to this refreshing and colorful three-melon dessert. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups sugar |
1/2 cup water |
1/4 cup fresh lime juice |
a 1-inch piece gingerroot, peeled and grated |
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin |
freshly ground black pepper to taste |
2 cups 3/4-inch watermelon balls (from about a 3-pound piece, seeded) |
2 cups 3/4-inch honeydew melon balls (from about a 3-pound piece, seeded) |
2 cups 3/4-inch cantaloupe balls (from about a 3-pound piece, seeded) |
Directions:
1. In a 1-quart saucepan bring sugar and water to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved, and simmer 2 minutes. Cool syrup and stir in lime juice, gingerroot, cumin, pepper, and salt to taste. In a bowl toss together melon balls and syrup. Chill compote, covered, at least until cold, about 2 hours, and up to 3 days.
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