Honeydew Compote

Name: Honeydew Compote
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons lime zest, freshly grated; 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (4-5 limes); 1/3 cup water; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced; 1/2 teaspoon serrano pepper, finely slivered; 1 large honeydew melon, seeded and cut into chunks (~3lbs); 1 1/2 teaspoons of fresh mint, finely slivered, for garnish; 2 fresh figs, sliced, for ganish

9 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

2 teaspoons lime zest, freshly grated
1/2 cup fresh lime juice (4-5 limes)
1/3 cup water
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
1/2 teaspoon serrano pepper, finely slivered
1 large honeydew melon, seeded and cut into chunks (~3lbs)
1 1/2 teaspoons of fresh mint, finely slivered, for garnish
2 fresh figs, sliced, for ganish

Directions

1

Combine lime zest and juice, water, sugar, ginger and serrano in a small saucepan.
2

Bring to a boil.
3

Reduce heat to low and simmer until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes.
4

Let cool to room temperature, about 25 minutes.
5

Strain syrup into a large bowl. Use a spoon to press on solids to extract maximum flavor.
6

Add melons and toss to coat.
7

Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
8

Sprinkle with mint and granish with fig slices.