GALA FRUIT-FILLED MELON

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GALA FRUIT-FILLED MELON

 

1 large watermelon

1 cantaloupe

1 lb. seedless grapes

3 oranges

1 ripe pineapple

3/4 c. honey (or alternative)

1/4 c. lemon juice

fresh mint

1 qt. fresh strawberries,

blueberries or other

berries in season

 

Cut through the watermelon lengthwise, removing about

1/3. (Refrigerate this third for future use, wrapped in foil.)

Scoop out the fruit from the larger melon section in large

pieces and scallop edge of watermelon to form the bowl for

holding the fruit melange. Cut melon balls from the scooped-

out fruit and from the cantaloupe. Prepare remaining fruit as

for fruit cup, reserving some of the best berries with hulls on

for garnish. Combine cut-up fruit in a large bowl and add the

honey and lemon juice. Chill the melon and the cut-up fruit

separately covered with foil. Fill shell with fruit and

garnish with mint leaves when ready to serve.