Gingered Melon/Lime Compote

A community recipe by Krakra58

Not tested or verified by Nigella.com

Introduction

Rather than hiding these lovely fruits under a piecrust, (allthough nothing wronge with that!), let them lighten up your room to add sparkle to table and plate alike!

Ingredients

Serves: 4

2 cups water
1 cup dry white wine
1¼ cups sugar
4 tablespoons lime juice
3 slices lime peel
2 tablespoons grated fresh gingerroot
3 cups melon balls (cantaloupe, honeydew or Crenshaw)
2 tablespoons minced candied stem ginger

Method

Gingered Melon/Lime Compote is a community recipe submitted by Krakra58 and has not been tested by Nigella.com so we are not able to answer questions regarding this recipe.

In a saucepan, combine water, wine, sugar, limejuice, limepeel and ginger, bring to a boil and simmer, stirring until sugar is dissolved.

Add the melon balls and simmer 5 minutes.

With a slotted spoon, transfer melon to a bowl and reduce poaching liquid until lightly thickened.

Strain syrup over the fruit and stir in the crystallized ginger.

Let cool and chill, covered for 2 hours.