Dessert Recipes - Ginger Melon Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 honeydew melon

• 15 ml/1 tbsp finely chopped crystallized (candied) ginger

• 5 ml/1 tsp grated fresh root ginger

• 250 ml/8 fl oz/1 cup dry white wine

• 5 ml/1 tsp ground cinnamon

• 15 ml/1 tbsp caster (superfine) sugar

• Brandy Snaps and crème fraiche, to serve

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Method:

1. Peel the melon, cut into eight wedges and discard the seeds. Place the remaining ingredients in a saucepan and bring to the boil.

2. Add the melon, cover and cook for 2 minutes. Remove the melon wedges and place on warmed serving plates. Keep warm.

3. Boil the liquid rapidly until syrupy, then spoon over the melon. Serve with Brandy Snaps and crème fraiche.