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Melon Balls with Port

You may combine various types of melon, if you wish.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 6

Ingredients

4 ripe cantaloupes
2/3 cup port
Chopped mint

Preparation

  1. Scoop out melon meat with a melon baller. Arrange balls in a glass or china serving dish and add port. Soak for one hour before serving. Sprinkle with chopped mint.

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