Melon and Muscatel

Makes a wonderful dessert!

 

Ingredients:

1 cup sugar

1 1/2 cups water or 1 1/2 cups fruit juice

2 tablespoons lemon juice

2 tablespoons vinegar

1 teaspoon ground ginger

4 cantaloupes

1/4 watermelon

salt

pepper

2 tablespoons muscatel or 2 tablespoons port wine

mint, for serving

 

  • In a small saucepan, place the sugar, water, lemon juice, vinegar, and ginger. Heat to a boiling, stirring well.

  • Continue boiling for about 5 minutes, then strain syrup through a fine sieve or cheesecloth into a bowl. Cool.

  • Meanwhile, de-seed the cantaloupes and watermelon. Using a melon baller, collect balls and place in a large bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then sprinkle on the muscatel. Toss gently.

  • Pour syrup over melon balls and refrigerate for several hours before serving.

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