Ginger-melon compote
7
Points®
Total time: 33 min • Prep: 15 min • Cook: 18 min • Serves: 6 • Difficulty: Easy
Spice up summer's bounty of melons with our delightful ginger-flavored sauce. The delicious sauce made from boiling ginger, cloves, allspice and sugar boiled together in mineral water can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator overnight. Mixed with cantaloupe, blueberries and watermelon, this dish makes a great ending to any meal.
Ingredients
Mineral water
1½ fl oz
Sugar
⅔ cup(s)
Ground ginger
2 tsp
Ground cloves
1 tsp
Ground allspice
1 tsp
Watermelon
2 cup(s), chunks, seeded
Cantaloupe
¼ medium, cubed
Blueberries
1 cup(s)
Instructions
1
Combine water, sugar, ginger, cloves and allspice in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until sugar dissolves, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat; cover and chill at least 30 minutes. (Note: This sauce can be prepared a day ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.)
2
Divide watermelon, cantaloupe and blueberries evenly among 6 dessert dishes. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of sauce over each and serve.
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