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.
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