Directions:
- In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, water, lemon juice, honey and serrano pepper. Bring to a boil; cook for 3-5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in mint and lemon peel. Cool to room temperature.
- Strain syrup; discard pepper, mint and lemon peel. In a large bowl, combine the melons. Add syrup; gently toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, stirring several times. Serve with a slotted spoon. Yield: 12 servings.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 49.03 Kcal (205 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 0 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 0g | 0% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 2.49mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 94.7mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbs | 12.65g | 4% | |
| Sugars | 10.8g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.55g | 2% | |
| Protein | 0.53g | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 8.3mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.2mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 29.6mg | 164% | |
| Calcium | 15.4mg | 2% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 63.67 Kcal (267 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 0 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 0g | 0% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 3.23mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 122.98mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbs | 16.42g | 4% | |
| Sugars | 14.02g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.72g | 2% | |
| Protein | 0.68g | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 10.8mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.3mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 38.4mg | 164% | |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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