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Melon and Pineapple with Lemon Mint Syrup

2.5

(1)

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 6

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

Preparation

  1. Step 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. Step 2

    Arrange fruit on a large platter and garnish with mint sprigs. Serve syrup on the side.

TagsFruit DessertDessertMintHerbs & SpicesWatermelonMelonFruitCantaloupeHoneydewPineappleDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeVeganEasySummerGourmet
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