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Lemon-Mint Melon Compote
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 0 Minutes
Servings: 1
Ingredients:
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1/2 cup packed whole fresh mint leaves
1 1/2 cups cubed seedless watermelon
1 1/2 cups cubed honeydew melon
1 1/2 cups cubed cantaloupe
garnish: fresh mint leaves
Directions:
1. Combine water and sugar in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, and stir in lemon zest and 1/2 cup mint leaves. Cover and let stand until cooled to room temperature. Pour mixture through a fine wire-mesh strainer, pressing on solids; discard solids. (Syrup makes about 2/3 cup.)
2. Combine watermelon, honeydew, and cantaloupe in a medium bowl. Drizzle with syrup, stirring to coat. Garnish, if desired.
By RecipeOfHealth.com