Gingered Melon Compote

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1  lime, zest and juice of
• 2  tablespoons  minced  fresh gingerroot
• 6  cups  cubed assorted melon

Directions

1. Combine the sugar and water in a small heavy saucepan.
2. Bring to a boil and simmer for five minutes.
3. Remove from the heat and mix in the lime juice and gingerroot.
4. Chill the sauce for at least 2 hours, and then toss with the cubed melon and serve immediately.
5. The syrup can be made up to 4 days in advance.