Nectarines, Strawberries and Melon in Orange-Honey Spiced Syrup Recipe

Name: Nectarines, Strawberries and Melon in Orange-Honey Spiced Syrup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large oranges; 2 cups water; 1/3 cup honey; 4 large whole star anise; 1 cinnamon stick, broken in half; 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise; 1 4-pound honeydew melon, halved, seeded; 3 large nectarines (about 1 pound), pitted, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices; 1 1/21-pint baskets strawberries, hulled, quartered; Orange peel strips (optional)

Servings: persons

2 large oranges
2 cups water
1/3 cup honey
4 large whole star anise
1 cinnamon stick, broken in half
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
1 4-pound honeydew melon, halved, seeded
3 large nectarines (about 1 pound), pitted, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
1 1/21-pint baskets strawberries, hulled, quartered
Orange peel strips (optional)

1
Using vegetable peeler, remove peel (orange part only) from oranges.
2
Set peel aside (reserve oranges for another use).
3
Combine 2 cups water, honey, star anise and cinnamon stick in medium saucepan.
4
Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean; add bean.
5
Bring to boil, stirring to dissolve honey.
6
Reduce heat to medium-low.
7
Simmer until liquid is reduced to 1 1/2 cups, about 8 minutes.
8
Remove from heat.
9
Stir in reserved orange peel.
10
Cool syrup.
11
Strain into large bowl; discard solids.
12
(Can be made 1 day ahead; chill.)
13
Using melon baller, scoop out enough fruit from melon to equal 4 cups.
14
Combine melon balls, nectarines and strawberries in large bowl.
15
Add syrup; toss to coat.
16
Cover and refrigerate at least 5 hours and up to 8 hours.
17
Ladle fruit mixture into bowls.
18
Garnish with orange peel strips, if desired.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large oranges, 2 cups water, 1/3 cup honey, 4 large whole star anise, and more.

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Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Nectarines, Strawberries and Melon in Orange-Honey Spiced Syrup

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