MELON COMPOTE

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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

1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
a 1-inch piece gingerroot, peeled and grated
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 cups 3/4-inch watermelon balls (from about a 3-pound piece, seeded)
2 cups 3/4-inch honeydew melon balls (from about a 3-pound piece, seeded)
2 cups 3/4-inch cantaloupe balls (from about a 3-pound piece, seeded)

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.

nancy CONTRERAS
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This 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
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I made this compote for my family and they loved it! It's a great way to get kids to eat their fruit.


Lucia Ade
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This 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
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I'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
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5 stars! This compote is amazing! I've never had anything like it before. The flavors are so complex and delicious.


Zhyar A. Mahmood
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This 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
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I 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
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This 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
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I 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
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This 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.