Watermelon and Pineapple Salad W/Jalapeno Syrup

• 12 cup fresh lime juice
• 12 cup water
• 12 cup sugar
• 2 jalapenos, stemmed and sliced into thin rounds
• 12 small watermelon, cut into small cubes (round type melon)
• 1 small pineapple, ripe, peeled and cut into small triangles
• 4 mint sprigs, for garnish (fresh)
• 1 jalapeno, sliced, for garnish

1. To make the jalapeno syrup, stir the lime juice, sugar and water in a small pan over medium-low heat, without boiling, until the sugar has completely dissolved.
2. Bring to the boil, then lower to a simmer.
3. Continue to simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, without stirring, or until thick and syrupy.
4. Add the jalapeno; cook for 5 minutes.
5. Allow to cool to room temperature.
6. Arrange the fruit on individual plates and drizzle with the syrup.
7. Garnish with mint leaves and fresh jalapeno slices.
8. Serve chilled.

lime juice, water, sugar, jalapenos, watermelon, pineapple, mint sprigs, jalapeno

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/watermelon-and-pineapple-salad-w-jalapeno-syrup-498923 (may not work)