Ingredients:
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 cup coarsely-chopped fresh mint
1 small ripe honeydew - -- (2 lbs), peeled, and
cut in 1" cubes
1 cantaloupe - -- (1 1/2 lbs), peeled,
-- and
cut in 1" cubes
2 teaspoons minced jalapenos |
Preparation:
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. |
