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Cantaloupe with Red Wine Syrup

From the book Dessert Express by Lauren Chattman

Serves

Ingredients

	1	cup dry red wine
	2	Tbsp. granulated sugar
	2	ripe cantaloupes
	4	large fresh basil leaves

Steps

Put 4 dessert bowls in the freezer to chill.
Combine the wine and sugar in a small, heavy saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook at a lively simmer until the wine is reduced to about ¼ cup, about 10 minutes. Set the saucepan in a bowl of ice water to cool, about 15 minutes.
While the syrup is cooling, cut the cantaloupes in half and remove the seeds. Use a melon baller to scoop the melon flesh from the rind.
When you’re ready to serve, divide the melon balls among the 4 chilled dessert bowls. Drizzle the cooled syrup over the melon, garnish with a basil leaf, and serve immediately.

This content is from the book Dessert Express by Lauren Chattman.

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