Macerated Melon

4 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 small cantaloupes
  • 3/4 cup cava (Spanish sparkling wine) or other dry sparkling wine
  • 3 tablespoons orange marmalade
  • 1/2 bunch mint, washed and julienned

Directions

  1. 1
    Cut off top and bottom poles of melons.
  2. 2
    Place one cut side against cutting board and slice off rind in segments, cutting smoothly from top to bottom.
  3. 3
    Repeat with second melon.
  4. 4
    Halve melons lengthwise and scoop out seeds.
  5. 5
    Cut flesh into 1inch wedges, then cut wedges crosswise at an angle into diamonds or triangles.
  6. 6
    In a small bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients.
  7. 7
    Pour over melon.
  8. 8
    Stir gently, cover, refrigerate and let macerate for 46 hours.
  9. 9
    Serve cold.

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