Melon Balls in Run Syrup

By JanetLynn198

Ingredients

• 1/4 small ripe watermelon
• 1 ripe cantaloupe
• 1 ripe honeydew melon
• 1 cup fresh blueberries
• 1/3 cup water
• 1/2 cup light rum
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup fresh-squeezed lime juice
• 1 tsp grated lime peel

Details

Servings 10
Cooking time 3mins
Adapted from MixingBowl.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Bring the water to a boil. Stir in sugar and simmer for 3 mins. Add the rum and simmer for another 2 mins. Remove form the heat and allow to cool somewhat before adding the lime juice and the grated lime peel.

2. Cut melons into balls with a melon baller. Add the blueberries to the mixed melon balls. Pour the syrup over the fruit, mix gently, cover and chill for several hours before serving.