Summer Melon with Lime and Rum

By barbie24

Calories 182; Fat 0.3 g; Protein 1 g; Carbs 42 g; Fiber 2 g; Cholesterol 0.0 mg; Iron 1 mg; Sodium 31 mg; Calcium 40 mg; Sugars 31 g; Est. Added Sugars 18 g

* Serving Size: 3/4 cup fruit and about 3 tablespoons sauce

Ingredients

• 1/2 vanilla bean, halved lengthwise
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger
• 1/4 cup dark rum
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 3 cups cubed honeydew melon, chilled
• 3 cups cubed cantaloupe, chilled
• 1 cup halved fresh figs
• 8 lime wedges
• Freshly ground black pepper

Details

Servings 8
Cooking time 23mins
Adapted from myrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Scrape seeds from vanilla bean; discard bean. Place seeds, sugar, 1/2 cup water, and ginger in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook 8 minutes or until sugar dissolves and syrup is slightly thickened. Remove from heat. Strain through a fine sieve into a small bowl set into a large bowl of ice water; let stand 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in rum and lime juice.

2. Divide melons and figs among 8 glasses; top with syrup. Garnish with lime wedges and pepper.