Winter Fruit Salad in Ginger-Lime Syrup

1. 1

   In a small saucepan, bring the maple syrup and water to a simmer with the ginger over moderately high heat.

2. 2

   Remove from the heat and let steep for 15 minutes.

3. 3

   Pick out and discard the ginger.

4. 4

   Stir the lime juice into the syrup; let cool completely.

5. 5

   Meanwhile, using a sharp knife, peel all of the citrus fruits and cut off all of the bitter white pith.

6. 6

   Working over a serving bowl, cut in between the membranes to release the sections.

7. 7

   Squeeze the membranes over the bowl to catch all of the juices; discard the membranes.

8. 8

   Core the persimmon and both pears and then cut them into thin slices.

9. 9

   Arrange the slices in the bowl with the citrus and top with the pomegranate seeds.

10. 10

    Drizzle the fruit salad with the ginger-lime syrup, sprinkle with the mint and hemp seeds and serve immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.