Watermelon Slices with Lime-Honey Syrup
Recipe from
Midwest Living
A chile pepper adds a little heat to the sweet citrus syrup that tops the cool watermelon in this appetizer. You also could make this a side dish for any grilled entree.
Servings:
12 servings
Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
3 hrs 22 mins
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Ingredients
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2 teaspoonsfinely shredded lime peelsee savings
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1/2 cuplime juicesee savings
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1/2 cuphoneysee savings
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1fresh serrano chile pepper, halved lengthwisesee savings
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1 3-inch piecestick cinnamonsee savings
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6 to 8 cups1-inch pieces assorted (red, orange, and yellow) watermelonssee savings
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Lime twists/curls (optional)see savings
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Directions
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For syrup: In a small saucepan, combine lime peel, lime juice, honey, chile pepper, and stick cinnamon. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Cool to room temperature. Cover; chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
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Just before serving, strain syrup; discard chile pepper and seeds and stick cinnamon. Arrange watermelon pieces in champagne flutes or wine glasses. Drizzle syrup over melon. If you like, garnish with lime twists/curls. Makes 12 servings.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 94, Total Fat 1 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 4 mg, Carbohydrate 23 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 29%, Calcium 1%, Iron 2%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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