Melon with Mint Lime Syrup And Jalapeno

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. This recipe yields 4 servings. Recipe Source: TASTE with David Rosengarten Recipe adapted from Food & Wine Magazine From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # TS-4079 broadcast 04-23-1998) Downloaded from their Web-Site - http://www.foodtv.com Formatted for MasterCook by Joe Comiskey, aka MR MAD - jpmd44a@prodigy.com ~or- MAD-SQUAD@prodigy.net 05-05-1998 Recipe by: David Rosengarten