Ingredients

  • Syrup
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped of fresh mint
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
  • Salad
  • 6 cups cubed cantaloupe (1-inch cubes)
  • 6 cups cubed honeydew melon (1-inch cubes)
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries
  • 2 cups quartered fresh strawberries
  • 1 1/2 cups cubed ripe pears (1/2-inch cubes)
  • 1 cup fresh blackberries
  • 1 tablespoon chopped of fresh mint
  • 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Method

  • To make syrup: combine the first 5 syrup ingredients in a small saucepan; bring to a boil.
  • Cook 3 minutes or until mixture is slightly syrupy.
  • Remove pan from heat; stir in 1/4 cup mint and lemon rind; let stand 30 minutes.
  • Strain syrup through a sieve into a bowl; throw away solids.
  • To make the salad: Combine all the salad ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Add syrup; toss gently to coat.
  • Cover and refrigerate 2 hours, stirring occasionally.