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Dessert doesn’t need to include sugar and chocolate to be a perfect finish to a great meal.
Now that summer weather is quickly sneaking up on us, cantaloupe, honeydew and watermelon will appear in great numbers at local grocery stores and farmer’s markets. With a naturally sweet taste and cool fleshy texture, melons can be a great compliment to any meal.
I usually eat melon sliced or diced, as a side compliment to breakfast or as a mid morning snack at work. The thing that sets this melon dish apart is the tart, cool raspberry sauce. If you’re able to find an especially sweet melon, this combination will be every bit as good as many other more complicated desserts.
Presentation can be super simple or a little more crafted.
Drop of fresh sprig of mint on top and a few raspberries for garnish.
Done!
Fresh melon & raspberry sauce
Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 15 mins
Yield: 6 servings
Course: Dessert, Dessert Sauce, Snack
The thing that sets this melon dish apart is the tart, cool raspberry sauce.
Ingredients
- ½ cantaloupe
- ½ honey dew melon
- 3 cups fresh unsweetened raspberries plus extra for garnish
- 3 tablespoons agave nectar or honey
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
- Add the clean raspberries to a blender. Cover and process until pureed. Add the agave, lemon juice and ginger and blend until smooth. Strain the mixture through a sieve and discard the seeds. Cover and store in the refrigerator until served.
- Cut each melon half in 3 wedges and remove the seeds and rind. Using a sharp knife, carefully slice each piece of melon lengthwise toward the narrow end without cutting completely to the end. Repeat until you have four slices still attached at one end. Open the slices into a fan shape.
- Place the melon wedges on the plate and spoon 2 tablespoons raspberry sauce on top. Garish with fresh mint and raspberries.
Recipe Notes
(adapted from a recipe on allrecipes.com)
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.
Nutrition
Calories: 118kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 34mg | Potassium: 408mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 1629IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg
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Other cantaloupe ideas:
- Mary from Barefeet in the Kitchen posted a lovely Quick and easy cantaloupe bowl I would love to serve.
- Anna & Liz who blog over at 2 Sisters Recipes posted an interesting recipe for Sweet melon with prosciutto di parma – I’m fascinated! This looks so good 🙂
- I’m also searching for a cantaloupe sorbet recipe so feel free to post a link below if you have one.
Now I can’t wait for watermelon too!
Don’t you just love easy, fresh, sweet and healthy? Can’t wait for more fresh fruits and vegetables this summer. Hope you have a terrific Monday and thanks so much for stopping by!
Tricia
Anna and Liz Recipes says
Love your raspberry sauce! Thanks for mentioning our blog that was so sweet! Have a blessed day! 🙂
Catalina @ Cake with Love says
Such a beautiful presentation!! I love melon, this recipe sounds really delicious!
Kitchen Belleicious says
that raspberry sauce looks unbelievable! So sweet and delicious. Perfect to pair with the melons!
Gerry @Foodness Gracious says
Awesome presentation, I love raspberries too!!<br />Take care.
Mary says
What a gorgeous post. That sauce sounds otherworldly good. I really have to give it a try. Have a great day. Blessings…Mary
Blond Duck says
I'm obsessed with strawberries right now!
Mary says
This is beautiful! I am going to try that raspberry sauce never time we have a great cantaloupe. Thanks for the mention too. Have a blessed day!
Chatty Crone says
I pinned it -looks wonderful. sandie