Melon And Bananas With Grapefruit Mint Syrup Recipes

MELON AND BANANAS WITH GRAPEFRUIT-MINT SYRUP

Steps:

• In 1-quart saucepan, mix sugar, grapefruit juice and cornstarch. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Stir in sliced mint. Cover; refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
• Divide honeydew, cantaloupe and bananas among individual serving dishes; spoon syrup over fruit. Garnish with mint sprigs.

GRAPEFRUIT-MINT SALAD

Steps:

• Using a sharp chef's knife, cut away the peel and white parts from 3 red grapefruits, then cut between the membranes to remove the segments. Squeeze the membranes over a bowl to extract the juice.
• Whisk 2 tablespoons clover honey and 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint into the juice. Arrange the grapefruit segments on a platter and drizzle with the dressing.

CITRUS MELON MINGLE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine all ingredients, tossing lightly. Refrigerate, covered, until serving.

MELON AND GRAPE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine melons and grapes. Combine sugar and juices; our over fruit and toss to coat. Cover and chill for 1 hour. Serve with a slotted spoon.

MELON SALAD WITH ORANGE-MINT SYRUP

Steps:

• In 1-quart saucepan, mix sugar, orange peel, orange juice and cornstarch. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low; simmer uncovered about 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until sugar has dissolved and syrup has thickened. Stir in sliced mint. Cover; refrigerate at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile, cut honeydew melon in half; remove and discard seeds. With melon baller, scoop out melon into balls; place in medium bowl. Cut cantaloupe in half; remove and discard seeds. Remove rind; cut cantaloupe into 1-inch-thick wedges. Arrange cantaloupe on serving platter.
• Gently toss melon balls with cooled syrup. To serve, spoon melon balls on top and around cantaloupe; drizzle with remaining syrup. Garnish with mint sprigs.

MELON WITH MINT LIME SYRUP AND JALAPENO (ADAPTED FROM FOOD AND WINE MAGAZINE)

Steps:

• In a small saucepan combine sugar and 1/2 cup water; bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Lower heat and simmer 3 minutes. Cool completely. Stir in lime juice and mint. Cover syrup and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour.
• In a large bowl combine honeydew and cantaloupe cubes. Add syrup and jalapeno and toss to combine. Serve melon with a little syrup spooned over.

SUMMER CITRUS MELON SALAD

Steps:

• Combine white grapefruit, pink grapefruit, and orange sections in a large bowl.
• Scoop out honeydew melon and cantaloupe flesh using a melon baller; add to the citrus in the bowl.
• Toss avocado with 1 tablespoon lemon juice in a small bowl. Remove from the juice; add to the bowl of citrus and melons.
• Whisk olive oil, 1/4 cup lemon juice, and balsamic vinegar together in a bowl. Stir in 1/3 cup chopped mint, honey, salt, and black pepper. Pour over citrus and melon mixture; toss gently to prevent mashing avocado. Garnish with fresh mint leaves.

FLAN WITH PINK GRAPEFRUIT AND MINT SYRUP

Steps:

• Cut peel and white pith from grapefruit. Working over bowl to catch juices, cut between membranes to release segments. Squeeze membranes to extract juice. Place segments in medium bowl. Transfer 1/2 cup grapefruit juice to heavy small saucepan. Reserve remaining juice. Add 1 cup sugar to juice in saucepan. Gently simmer until syrup thickens, stirring until sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in mint leaves. Cover and let steep 10 minutes. Strain syrup into bowl. (Grapefruit segments, juice and syrup can be made 1 day ahead. Chill separately.)
• Preheat oven to 325°F. Combine 1/2 cup sugar and 2 tablespoons water in heavy small saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat and boil without stirring until deep amber, occasionally brushing down sides of pan with wet brush and swirling pan, about 8 minutes. Immediately divide caramel between six 3/4-cup custard cups. Transfer cups to 13x9x2-inch metal baking pan.
• Whisk 1/2 cup grapefruit juice, 1/2 cup sugar, milk, half and half, eggs, vanilla, and salt in large bowl until sugar dissolves. Divide mixture among prepared cups. Pour enough hot water into pan to come halfway up sides of cups. Bake flans until just set, about 45 minutes. Cool flans in pan 1 hour. Remove from water. Cover and chill at least 4 hours and up to 1 day.
• Pour mint syrup over grapefruit segments. Using small sharp knife, cut around flans to loosen. Invert 1 flan onto each of 6 plates. Spoon grapefruit segments and syrup over flans; serve.

MELON AND PINEAPPLE WITH LEMON MINT SYRUP

Steps:

• In a saucepan bring water and sugar to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved. In a heatproof bowl pour syrup over mint and steep 5 minutes. Strain mixture through a fine sieve into a pitcher, discarding mint, and stir in lemon juice. Chill syrup, covered, at least until cold and up to 1 week.
• Arrange fruit on a large platter and garnish with mint sprigs. Serve syrup on the side.