MELON WITH MINT LIME SYRUP AND JALAPENO (ADAPTED FROM FOOD AND WINE MAGAZINE)

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Melon with Mint Lime Syrup and Jalapeno (Adapted from Food and Wine Magazine) image

Provided by Food Network

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 cup coarsely-chopped fresh mint
1 2-pound small ripe honeydew, peeled and cut in 1-inch cubes
1 1 1/2-pound cantaloupe, peeled and cut in 1-inch cubes
2 teaspoons minced jalapenos

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan combine sugar and 1/2 cup water; bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Lower heat and simmer 3 minutes. Cool completely. Stir in lime juice and mint. Cover syrup and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour.
  • In a large bowl combine honeydew and cantaloupe cubes. Add syrup and jalapeno and toss to combine. Serve melon with a little syrup spooned over.

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