Honeydew Compote With Lime, Ginger & A Hint Of Serrano

Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 teaspoons freshly grated lime zest
• 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (4-5 limes)
• 1/3 cup water
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon finely slivered serrano pepper
• 1 large honeydew melon, seeded and cut into chunks (about 3 poounds)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons finely slivered fresh mint, for garnish
• 2 fresh figs, sliced, for garnish

Recipe

• 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, pressing on solids to extract maximum flavor.
• 6 add melon and toss to coat.
• 7 cover for at least 1 hour.
• 8 sprinkle with mint and garnish with fig slices.
• 9 makes 6 servings, 1 cup each.