Melons with Ginger Syrup

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Melons with Ginger Syrup

 

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup water

3 1/2-inch-long piece fresh ginger, peeled and very

thinly sliced

8 cups mixed 3/4-inch melon cubes

leaves from 5 sprigs mint, small leaves left whole,

larger leaves sliced into thin strips

 

Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan. Bring

to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally

until the sugar dissolves. Add the ginger and reduce

the heat to low. Cook for 7 minutes to let the ginger

infuse. Strain through a fine sieve, let cool, and

refrigerate until completely chilled.

Just before serving, mix the melon cubes in a large

serving bowl and pour on just enough of the ginger

syrup to lightly coat the melons, about 1/4 cup. Toss

with the mint leaves.

Serves 4 to 6.