Melon with Serrano-Mint Syrup

Name: Melon with Serrano-Mint Syrup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup sugar; 1/3 cup water; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 3 tablespoons honey; 1/2 teaspoon minced serrano pepper; 1/4 cup minced fresh mint; 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest; 4 cups each cubed watermelon, cantaloupe and honeydew

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Total Time:Takes: 30 min. + chilling

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Recipe by Jennifer Fisher, Austin, Texas

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Updated on Jun. 27, 2023

This is just one of the recipes I developed to take advantage of the fresh mint I grow nearly year-round. The serrano pepper is a nice contrast to the sweetness of the syrup and salad. —Jennifer Fisher, Austin, Texas

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Yield:12 servings

Prep:20 min

Cook:10 min

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Ingredients

1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon minced serrano pepper
1/4 cup minced fresh mint
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
4 cups each cubed watermelon, cantaloupe and honeydew

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Directions

1
In a small saucepan, bring sugar, water, lemon juice, honey and serrano pepper to a boil; cook 3-5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Remove from heat; stir in mint and lemon zest. Cool completely.

2
Strain syrup; discard pepper, mint and lemon zest. In a large bowl, combine melons. Add syrup; gently toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours, stirring several times.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 92 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 13mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fruit, 1/2 starch.