Melon Compote Recipes

Steps:

• Cut melon in half and remove seeds and stringy pulp.
• Using melon baller or small spoon, scoop out as many melon balls as possible.
• Put melon balls in deep bowl.
• Pour any juice from shells over melon balls, and discard shells.
• Toss with salt.
• Add peaches, sugar, lemon juice and rose water.
• Toss gently to combine.
• Cover tightly and refrigerate at least 2 hours, or until thoroughly chilled.
• Serve in individual dishes.
• Top with crushed or shaved ice if desired.

Steps:

• Combine water, sugar, ginger, cloves, and allspice in a small saucepan;bring to a boil, Recuce heat and simmer until sugar disloves, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
• Remove from heat;cover and chill at least 30 minutes, (note; this sauce can be prepared a day ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator).
• Divide watermelon, cantaloupe and blueberries evenly among 6 dessert dishes: spoon about 1 tablespoon of sauce over each and serve, Enjoy.

Steps:

• Combine first 5 ingredients in a medium bowl, toss gently.
• Cover and chill.
• Garnish with lime slices, if desired.

Steps:

• In a 1-quart saucepan bring sugar and water to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved, and simmer 2 minutes. Cool syrup and stir in lime juice, gingerroot, cumin, pepper, and salt to taste. In a bowl toss together melon balls and syrup. Chill compote, covered, at least until cold, about 2 hours, and up to 3 days.

Steps:

• Puree cantaloupe in blender. Add 1/2 cup Essencia and 1/2 cup sugar; blend until sugar dissolves. Transfer to ice cream maker; process according to manufacturer's instructions. Freeze in covered container. (Can be made 1 week ahead.)
• Combine 3/4 cup Essencia, 1/4 cup sugar and star anise in heavy small saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Simmer until reduced to 1/2 cup, about 4 minutes. Chill until cold. (Can be made 1 day ahead.)
• Remove star anise from syrup. Add diced melon to syrup and toss gently. Scoop sorbet into glasses. Spoon compote over. Garnish with mint.

Steps:

• In a large bowl combine the watermelon, the cantaloupe, the honeydew, the plums, the nectarines, and the grapes. In a small bowl stir together the sugar, the salt, and the lime juice until the sugar and salt are dissolved, drizzle the syrup over the fruit, and toss the mixture gently until it is combined well. Chill the compote, covered, stirring gently once or twice, overnight.

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients in large bowl. Let stand at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours.