Infusing lime juice with hot pepper, lime zest and ginger makes a delightful syrup for a fresh-tasting fruit dessert. Garnished with a slice or two of good prosciutto or Bayonne ham, this dish makes a nice appetizer. From Eating Well.
Infusing lime juice with hot pepper, lime zest and ginger makes a delightful syrup for a fresh-tasting fruit dessert. Garnished with a slice or two of good prosciutto or Bayonne ham, this dish makes a nice appetizer. From Eating Well.
Combine lime zest and juice, water, sugar, ginger and serrano in a small saucepan.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low and simmer until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes.
Let cool to room temperature, about 25 minutes.
Strain syrup into a large bowl, pressing on solids to extract maximum flavor.
Add melon and toss to coat.
Cover for at least 1 hour.
Sprinkle with mint and garnish with fig slices.
