Watermelon in Ginger Wine
1 min readFor adults only, this refreshing chilled dessert will make a superb ending to a special summer meal. Ginger wine is a fortified wine made from a fermented blend of ground ginger and raisins, originally produced in England. Dry sherry or port can be substituted; in this instance, double the amount of ginger in the recipe.
MAKES 4 SERVINGS
1⁄2 cup water
1⁄4 cup ginger wine, dry sherry, or port
1 to 2 tablespoons chopped crystallized ginger
1 tablespoon sugar Pinch salt
4 cups cubed or balled seedless watermelon
Chopped fresh mint, for garnish (optional)
In a small saucepan, bring the water, wine, half the ginger (1⁄2 tablespoon if using ginger wine, 1 tablespoon if using sherry), sugar, and salt to a boil over medium heat. Remove from heat and stir in the remaining ginger (1⁄2 tablespoon if using ginger wine, 1 tablespoon if using sherry). Set aside to cool to room temperature. Place the watermelon in a medium bowl and add the wine mixture; toss gently to combine. Cover and refrigerate a minimum of 2 hours or up to 1 day, tossing a few times. Toss gently and serve chilled, garnished with mint, if desired.
{PER SERVING} (with dry sherry and 2 tablespoons crystallized ginger) Calories 98 • Protein 1g • Total Fat 1g • Sat Fat 0g • Cholesterol 0mg • Carbohydrate 15g • Dietary Fiber 1g • Sodium 41mg
