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Strawberries and melon in lime syrup


Strawberries and melon in lime syrup

Ingredients

125g/4oz caster sugar

2 limes, juice and zest

1 punnet strawberries, halved or quartered

½ melon, peeled, deseeded and cubed


The sweet, tangy syrup perks up this simple fruit salad


In short
Preparation time:
10 mins
Cooking time:
10 mins
Total time:
20 mins
Serves:
4 people
Course:
Desserts

Nutrition (per portion)
  • 166 calories
  • 40g carbs

Method

1 In a heavy-based pan, add sugar, 125ml/4fl oz water, ½ lime juice and zest. Heat slowly, without stirring, till sugar dissolves. Bring to boil for about 5-10 mins, till syrupy. Strain and cool.

2 Add remaining lime juice to taste. Arrange fruit on plates and pour over syrup. Decorate with remaining zest.


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