Cantaloupe In Pink Peppercorn Syrup Recipes

CANTALOUPE SYRUP

Steps:

• Peel and seed cantaloupe, then cut into chunks. Put in food processor or blender, and whirl till very smooth.
• In an air tight container mix 2 cups cantaloupe puree with simple syrup, cover and store in fridge; use within 2 days.
• *Fizzy drink: in a tall glass add 2-3 tablespoons cantaloupe syrup and top off with soda water, garnish with a few frozen melon balls.

CANTALOUPE CURLS WITH SPICED WINE

Steps:

• Simmer all ingredients except cantaloupes in a 1-quart heavy saucepan until reduced to about 1/4 cup, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat and cool in saucepan set in a bowl of ice and cold water. Discard bay leaf.
• Halve each cantaloupe and discard seeds. Scoop out curls from melon halves with an ice cream scoop (not one with a lever), then divide curls among 4 bowls along with any juices. Just before serving, drizzle each serving with about 1 tablespoon cooled spiced wine.

CANTALOUPE SYRUP

Steps:

• Seed and peel cantaloupe; cut into chunks. Transfer to a food processor or blender; process until very smooth. In an open airtight container, combine 2 cups cantaloupe puree with the simple syrup. Refrigerate, covered; use syrup within 2 days.