NECTARINES, STRAWBERRIES AND MELON IN ORANGE-HONEY SPICED SYRUP
Categories Salad Fruit Breakfast Brunch Dessert Low Sodium Strawberry Orange Melon Nectarine Summer Honey Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 8. Can be doubled
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Using vegetable peeler, remove peel (orange part only) from oranges. Set peel aside (reserve oranges for another use).
- Combine 2 cups water, honey, star anise and cinnamon stick in medium saucepan. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean; add bean. Bring to boil, stirring to dissolve honey. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until liquid is reduced to 1 1/2 cups, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in reserved orange peel. Cool syrup. Strain into large bowl; discard solids. (Can be made 1 day ahead; chill.)
- Using melon baller, scoop out enough fruit from melon to equal 4 cups. Combine melon balls, nectarines and strawberries in large bowl. Add syrup; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 5 hours and up to 8 hours.
- Ladle fruit mixture into bowls. Garnish with orange peel strips, if desired.
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[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.
Noah Alnuaimi
[email protected]I love the way the spices in the syrup complement the fruit. It's a really unique and delicious flavor combination.
Yolandi Olckers
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover fruit. I always have a few pieces of fruit that are about to go bad, and this is a great way to use them up.
Sany Md
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a light and refreshing summer dessert. I love serving it with a dollop of whipped cream.
Dj Clist
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a success. I love the way the fruit caramelizes in the syrup.
Seidu Jelilu
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat fruit. My kids love the sweet syrup, and they always ask for seconds.
Hasib Ahmed
[email protected]This recipe is so easy to make, and it's so delicious. I highly recommend it.
Jordon X
[email protected]I love the addition of the orange zest and honey to the syrup. It gives it a really unique flavor.
shajib khan
[email protected]This is a great recipe for using up summer fruit. I always have a lot of nectarines and strawberries on hand, and this is a great way to use them up.
Prayash Shrestha
[email protected]I've made this recipe with different fruits, and it's always delicious. I especially love it with peaches and blueberries.
Shyam Pariyar
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few fresh ingredients, and the results are amazing.
Landon Kline
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a summer party or potluck. It's easy to make ahead of time, and it's always a hit.
Sanyal Mughal
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The fruit is perfectly ripe and juicy, and the syrup is the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
BUS pk Rafeeq
[email protected]This recipe was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of nectarines, strawberries, and melon in the orange-honey-spiced syrup was divine. My guests raved about it.