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Marinated Melon with Fresh Lime-Basil Sorbet

Recipe courtesy Lakewinds Country Manor, Toronto

Show: The Best OfEpisode: Bed and Breakfasts

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (1)

  • Cook Time:

    6 hr 0 min

  • Level:

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  • Yield:

    6 servings

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10 min
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6 hr 0 min
Total:
6 hr 10 min
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Ingredients

  • 1 honeydew melon, ripe
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons gin
  • Lemon zest
  • Chopped mint

Directions

Cut melon into 6 wedges (top to bottom) and cut off rind. Place in large plastic container with lid along with juice and gin. Marinate in refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours, turning over container from time to time to coat all slices. When ready to serve, slice each wedge into 4 to 5 thin slices and arrange as a fan on the plate. Drizzle remaining marinade over slices and garnish with lemon zest and mint. Place a small serving of Lime-Basil Sorbet on top or beside, if you wish.

  • FRESH LIME-BASIL SORBET
  • 1 cup fresh squeezed lime juice (8 to 10 limes)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup simple sugar syrup (1 cup sugar plus 1 cup water, boiled then cooled)
  • 12 whole basil leaves
  • 1 egg white (optional)

Combine all ingredients, except egg white, into a freezer friendly container and freeze 6 to 8 hours or overnight.

Remove from freezer and allow to soften a little. Put chunks of frozen mixture into a food processor and process until all crystals have disappeared and mixture is smooth. Re-pack into container and keep frozen until needed. This will keep for up to 2 months. If you prefer a lighter, less icy sorbet, add 1 egg white during processing. Yield: 4 Servings

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  • recipe Marinated Melon with Fresh Lime-Basil Sorbet
    Kristy MILWAUKEE, WI 08-07-2006

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    Excellent Summer Dessert!

    Rated: 5 stars out of 5
    This is so excellent on a hot summer day. The fresh basil mixed with lime makes an unbelieveably refreshing combination. I... added about a tbsp additional sugar during processing to tame down the tartness a bit. DELISH!Read more
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