Ingredients:
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
6 cups cubed cantaloupe ( 1-inch cubes)
6 cups cubed honeydew melon ( 1-inch cubes)
2 cups fresh blueberries
2 cups quartered fresh strawberries
1 1/2 cups cubed ripe pears ( 1/2-inch cubes)
1 cup fresh blackberries
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Directions:
To make syrup: combine the first 5 syrup ingredients in a small saucepan; bring to a boil.
Cook 3 minutes or until mixture is slightly syrupy.
Remove pan from heat; stir in 1/4 cup mint and lemon rind; let stand 30 minutes.
Strain syrup through a sieve into a bowl; throw away solids.
To make the salad: Combine all the salad ingredients in a large bowl.
Add syrup; toss gently to coat.
Cover and refrigerate 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Servings: 10
Time preparation: 60 min.
Time total: 60 min.