Honeydew Compote With Lime, Ginger & a Hint of Serrano

• 2 teaspoons freshly grated lime zest
• 12 cup fresh lime juice (4-5 limes)
• 13 cup water
• 13 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
• 12 teaspoon finely slivered serrano pepper
• 1 large honeydew melon, seeded and cut into chunks (about 3 poounds)
• 1 12 teaspoons finely slivered of fresh mint, for garnish
• 2 fresh figs, sliced, for garnish

1. Combine lime zest and juice, water, sugar, ginger and serrano in a small saucepan.
2. Bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat to low and simmer until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes.
4. Let cool to room temperature, about 25 minutes.
5. Strain syrup into a large bowl, pressing on solids to extract maximum flavor.
6. Add melon and toss to coat.
7. Cover for at least 1 hour.
8. Sprinkle with mint and garnish with fig slices.
9. Makes 6 servings, 1 cup each.

lime zest, lime juice, water, sugar, fresh ginger, serrano pepper, honeydew melon, mint, fresh figs

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/honeydew-compote-with-lime-ginger-a-hint-of-serrano-55643 (may not work)