MELON COMPOTE
Categories Fruit Dessert Quick & Easy Low Sodium Melon Summer Vegan Gourmet Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a 1-quart saucepan bring sugar and water to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved, and simmer 2 minutes. Cool syrup and stir in lime juice, gingerroot, cumin, pepper, and salt to taste. In a bowl toss together melon balls and syrup. Chill compote, covered, at least until cold, about 2 hours, and up to 3 days.
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nancy CONTRERAS
contreras-nancy@yahoo.comThis recipe is a great starting point for creating your own variations. I've tried adding different spices, such as cinnamon and nutmeg, and different fruits, such as peaches and apricots.
Sidhu Jutt
juttsidhu@aol.comI made this compote for my family and they loved it! It's a great way to get kids to eat their fruit.
Lucia Ade
lucia.a10@gmail.comThis compote is a great way to use up leftover melon. It's also a great addition to a fruit salad or yogurt parfait.
Mohammed Shaikh
m_s17@hotmail.co.ukI'm not a big fan of melon, but this compote changed my mind! The ginger and spices really balance out the sweetness of the melon.
Narin Yilmaz
n.yilmaz@hotmail.com5 stars! This compote is amazing! I've never had anything like it before. The flavors are so complex and delicious.
Zhyar A. Mahmood
azhyar70@hotmail.co.ukThis was a delicious and refreshing compote. I used a mix of cantaloupe and honeydew melons, and the flavors were perfect together. I served it with yogurt and granola for a healthy and satisfying breakfast.
Denie Charlery
denie_c@hotmail.comI love this compote! It's so easy to make and it's a great way to use up summer melons. I also like that it's not too sweet.
Mdhafijul Matubbar
mdhafijul_m@gmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfectly. The compote is delicious on its own, or served with yogurt, pancakes, or waffles.
Anth 302
anth_302@hotmail.comI made this compote for a brunch party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the beautiful presentation. I will definitely be making this again.
sarhad 21
2.sarhad@yahoo.comThis melon compote is absolutely delicious! The flavors of the melon, ginger, and spices are perfectly balanced. I love that it's not too sweet, and the texture is perfect - the melon is still slightly firm and the syrup is thick and glossy.