Gingered Watermelon Compote

By Lv2Cook

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 teaspoons grated lime rind
• 6 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons chopped peeled fresh ginger
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
• 8 cups (1-inch) watermelon balls (about a 5-pound watermelon)
• 2 cups (1-inch) honeydew melon balls (about a 3-pound honeydew melon)
• 2 cups (1-inch) cantaloupe balls (about a 3-pound cantalope)
• Mint sprigs (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Combine first 6 ingredients in a small bowl; set aside.

Combine melon balls in a large bowl, and add lime juice mixture. Cover and chill at least 1 hour. Garnish with mint sprigs, if desired.

Serving Size: 1 cup melon balls