Yellow Melon Muscadel

== Description ==
Muscadel is the Malawian name for our Muscatel. Wines are used extensively in the preparation of fruit appetizers. 
* Yield: 8 servings, ½ each
== Ingredients ==
* 4 small cantaloupes
* salt and pepper to taste
* 4 tbsp sweet wine (a muscatel or port)
* 1 or 2 sprigs mint
=== Syrup ===
* 1 cup sugar
* 1½ cups water or fruit juice
* 2 tbsp lemon juice
* 2 tbsp vinegar
* 1 tsp ground ginger
== Directions ==
# About 3 hours before serving, prepare the syrup.
# Boil the syrup ingredients together for 5 minutes.
# Strain through a cheesecloth and cool.
# Serrate 4 small cantaloupes (or any small ) zigzagging across center with a knife to give uniform halves.
# Remove seeds.
# Sprinkle salt and pepper.
# Pour 2 tbsp sweet wine (a muscatel or port) in each half.
# Fill each with ¼ cup watermelon balls.
# Pour about 2 to 3 tbsp syrup over each.
# Refrigerate for several hours before serving.
# Garnish with 1 or 2 sprigs mint.
# Serve on salad plates.
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Category:Malawian Appetizers
Category:Malawian Salads
Category:Mint Recipes
Category:Watermelon Recipes
Category:Muscat Recipes
Category:Cantaloupe Recipes
Category:Port Recipes
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