Melon With Ruby Port Recipes

MELON WITH PORT

Steps:

• Pour 3 tablespoons port into center of each melon half. Garnish with mint, and serve with chocolate batons.

CAVAILLON MELON WITH PORT WINE, WATERMELON, AND BERRIES

Steps:

• Cut off top quarter of each melon using a round chisel or sharp paring knife to cut a scalloped edge; scoop out seeds. Working over a bowl to collect juice and using a 7/8-inch melon baller, make 2 cups of melon balls from top and bottom of melon; add melon balls to bowl with juice.
• Working over the bowl to collect juice, make 2 cups melon balls from the watermelon, avoiding seeds. Place watermelon balls in the bowl, and remove any seeds.
• Add raspberries, port, sugar, and lemon juice to bowl, and toss well to combine. Let stand about 15 minutes.
• Spoon melon mixture and juices into carved melons, and serve immediately.

MELON WITH PORT

Steps:

• Cut melon horizontally in half.
• Scoop out and discard seeds.
• Place melon halves on individual serving plates.
• Pour up to 1/4 cup of ruby port into each half.
• Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.

MELON WITH PORT WINE

Steps:

• Cut cantaloupe in half and scoop out seeds.
• Pour ½ cup port into each melon half.
• Cover and refrigerate until well chilled, at least 2 hours. Decorate with mint leaves and serve ice cold.

MELON WITH PORT AND MINT

Steps:

• Combine 1/3 cup water, 2 tablespoons minced mint and sugar in small saucepan. Stir over low heat until sugar dissolves. Bring to simmer. Remove from heat. Cover; let syrup stand at room temperature at least 2 hours or overnight.
• Strain syrup into small bowl. Stir in Port and 2 tablespoons minced fresh mint. Arrange melon slices on platter. Pour Port syrup over. Cover and chill 2 hours. Garnish with mint sprigs.