Spiced Melon Balls Recipes

SPICED MELON BALLS

Steps:

• Drain the melon balls, reserving the juice.
• Combine the juice, brown sugar, vinegar, cloves, and cinnamon in a saucepan.
• Simmer for 5 minutes and discard the cloves and cinnamon stick.
• Pour the sauce over the melon balls and chill until ready to serve.

BOOZY MINTED MELON BALLS

Steps:

• Place the watermelon and cantaloupe balls in a baking dish in a single layer. In a bowl, whisk together the lime juice, rum and honey until combined. Pour the lime mixture over the melon balls and toss to coat. Add the mint leaves. Let sit for 2 to 3 hours in the fridge, flipping the balls once or twice if desired.
• To serve, scoop the melon balls into a large bowl and pour the rum mixture over top. Cover with a sprinkling of fresh mint leaves.

MELON BALLS WITH RUM AND LIME

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, mix the sugar and water.
• Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Add the grated lime peel and cool the mixture.
• Add the rum and lime juice.
• Pour syrup over the melon balls.
• Chill covered, for 3 to 5 hours.

DRUNKEN MELON BALLS

Steps:

• Place the melon balls in a large bowl which can be refrigerated.
• Dissolve the sugar in the rum and add the lemon juice.
• Pour the liquid mixture over the melon balls and toss lightly to coat.
• Sprinkle with lemon and lime zest.
• Place in the refrigerator for one hour before serving.
• Toss again slightly before serving.