MELON & GINGER BASKET

• 1 lg Ripe honeydew melon
• 1 /4 c Orange juice
• 2 Pieces stem ginger, thinly
• -sliced
• 2 tb Stem ginger syrup
• Fresh grated nutmeg to taste
• 2 Kiwifruit, peeled, cut in
• -half, sliced
• 8 Lychees, peeled, seeded
• 8 Strawberries, cut in half
• 8 Black grapes, cut in half,
• -seeded
• Fresh mint sprigs (opt)
• Ice cream

Cut a thin slice off one of rounded sides of melon (not pointed

ends), so melon will sit level on a serving plate.

To form a handle, make 2 cuts about 3/4" wide on either side of a

central strip. Continue cutting halfway down melon, then cut from

bottom of handle around either side of fruit so these two wedges can

be lifted away to form a basket shape. Cut away flesh from inside

handle. Remove seeds from melon. Scoop out balls with a small melon

scoop or cut flesh in pieces and place in a bowl. Smooth edge of

melon basket.

Add orange juice, stem ginger and syrup and nutmeg to melon balls and

stir lightly. Add kiwifruit, lychees, strawberries and grapes and mix

lightly. Spoon mixture into melon and arrange fruits attractively.

Cover and chill. Garnish with mint sprig, if desired, and serve with

ice cream.

VARIATION:
Use fresh fruits such as cherries, pineapple, peaches,

figs and nectarines. Substitute freshly squeezed lime juice for

orange juice.