Strawberries and Melon in Plum Wine

Here's a very simple, refreshing dessert that is nice for a summer dinner party. Prep time does not include standing and chilling time.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  pints  ripe strawberries, rinsed and hulled
• 2  tablespoons sugar, to taste
• 3  cups  ripe cantaloupe or 3  cups honeydew melon, cut into balls or cubed
• 2  cups plum wine

Directions

1. If the strawberries are large, cut in half lengthwise.
2. Add the sugar and let them sit for 1 hour at room temperature.
3. If your berries are particularly sweet, reduce the sugar by half.
4. Place the strawberries in a serving bowl and add the melon.
5. Add the plum wine and stir gently to mix.
6. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
7. Spoon fruit and sauce into bowls and serve.