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Melon Balls with Port

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Sweet cantaloupe, heady port and fresh mint combine in a light dessert ideal for the end of a hearty meal. Try it after the Spiced Beef with Wine Sauce and Roasted Potatoes. (Cooking Light magazine 8-04)

Cuisine: ItalianMain Ingredient: Cantaloupe

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Ingredients

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Servings          
Original recipe makes 6
1 cupRuby port or other sweet red wine
1 tablespoonSugar
dashSalt
1 dashCardamom
6 cupsCantaloupe balls; 2 large melons
2 teaspoonsFresh mint; chopped
Mint sprigs

Melon Balls with Port Preparation

1. Combine port and sugar in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until reduced to 1/2 cup. Place port mixture in a large bowl; cool. Add salt and cardamom to port mixture; stir to combine. Add cantaloupe balls and chopped mint; toss gently to coat. Cover and chill 1 hour before serving. Garnish with the mint sprigs, if desired.

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Calories Per Serving: 85
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Tags

  1. Low-fat
  2. Summer
  3. Desserts
  4. Italian
  5. Cantaloupe
  6. Soup
  7. Spring
  8. Sour

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