Yellow Melon Muscadel

Description
Yield: 8 servings, 1/2 melon each

Muscadel is the Malawian name for our Muscatel. Wines are used extensively in the preparation of fruit appetizers.

Ingredients
About 3 hours before serving, prepare following syrup:
 * Boil together for 5 minutes: 1 cup SUGAR
 * 1 1/2 cups WATER or FRUIT JUICE
 * 2 Tbs. LEMON JUICE
 * 2 Tbs. VINEGAR
 * 1 tsp. GROUND GINGER.

Directions

 * 1) Strain through a cheesecloth and cool.
 * 2) Serrate 4 small CANTELOUPES (or any small melons) zigzagging across center with a knife to give uniform halves.
 * 3) Remove seeds
 * 4) Sprinkle salt and pepper.
 * 5) Pour 2 Tbs. SWEET WINE (a MUSCATEL or PORT) in each melon half.
 * 6) Fill each with 1/4 Cup WATERMELON BALLS.
 * 7) Pour about 2 to 3 Tbs. syrup over each melon.
 * 8) Refrigerate for several hours before serving.
 * 9) Garnish with 1 or 2 sprigs MINT.
 * 10) Serve on salad plates.