Gingered Melon
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

Enjoy this cool, refreshing melon cup as a light desert or side dish on the hottest days of summer.


Gingered Melon

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Servings: Makes 6 servings.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 3 hrs 25 mins
Related Categories: Cantaloupes, Cool Summer, Desserts, Honeydew, Light Summer Dinners, Low Calorie Summer Dinners, Summer, Watermelons
 
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Ingredients
  • 3/4  cup
    water
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  • 1/2  cup
    sugar
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  • 2  teaspoons
    finely shredded lemon peel (set aside)
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  • 4  teaspoons
    lemon juice
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  • 1-1/2  to 2 teaspoons
    grated fresh ginger
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  • 4  cups
    watermelon, cantaloupe, and/or honeydew balls
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  • 1/3  cup
    flaked coconut
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Directions
1.
For syrup, in a small saucepan combine water, sugar, lemon juice, and ginger. Bring to boiling over medium heat; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in lemon peel. Cool to room temperature. Strain, if desired.
2.
Pour syrup over melon balls. Stir gently to coat. Cover and chill for 2 to 24 hours. To serve, spoon melon balls and syrup into 6 dessert dishes. Sprinkle with coconut. Makes 6 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 122, Total Fat 2 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 10 mg, Carbohydrate 28 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 13%, Vitamin C 53%, Calcium 0%, Iron 1%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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