Mixed Fresh Fruit with Lime and Ginger

Mixed Fresh Fruit with Lime and Ginger

Crystallized ginger enhances the natural sweetness of fruit, while lime juice and peel provide a citrus tang.

Prep Time

15

Minutes

Total Time

1:20

Hr:Mins

Makes

11

servings

1/4
cup sugar
2
tablespoons water
1/2
teaspoon grated lime peel
2
tablespoons lime juice
2
cups bite-size pieces honeydew melon
2
tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger
2
cups halved fresh strawberries
Additional grated lime peel, if desired
  1. In 1-quart saucepan, heat sugar and water to boiling. Remove from heat; stir in 1/2 teaspoon lime peel and the lime juice. Cool 10 minutes.
  2. In medium bowl, place melon and ginger. Pour sugar mixture over melon mixture. Cover; refrigerate about 1 hour to blend flavors.
  3. Just before serving, stir strawberries into melon mixture. Serve garnished with additional lime peel.
Makes 11 servings (1/2 cup each)
Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens
Kitchen Tip
This versatile dish could be served for breakfast or as a side at a picnic.
You'll find crystallized ginger in plastic containers with the other baking ingredients at the grocery store.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)
  • Calories 45
    • (Calories from Fat 0),
  • Total Fat 0g
    • (Saturated Fat 0g,
    • Trans Fat 0g),
  • Cholesterol 0mg;
  • Sodium 5mg;
  • Total Carbohydrate 10g
    • (Dietary Fiber 1g,
    • Sugars 9g),
  • Protein 0g;
Percent Daily Value*:
    Exchanges:
    • 0 Starch;
    • 1/2 Fruit;
    • 0 Other Carbohydrate;
    • 0 Skim Milk;
    • 0 Low-Fat Milk;
    • 0 Milk;
    • 0 Vegetable;
    • 0 Very Lean Meat;
    • 0 Lean Meat;
    • 0 High-Fat Meat;
    • 0 Fat;
    Carbohydrate Choices:
    • 1/2;
    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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