Summer Fruit Bowl with Just-Picked Berries
Source of Recipe
From "Berries � A Country Garden Cookbook" by Sharon Kramis
Recipe Introduction
"There's nothing more appealing in the summer than a beautiful bowl of chilled fresh fruit. The bright colors and flavors of strawberries, blueberries, and fresh melons blend together so well."
List of Ingredients
◦ � large watermelon
◦ 1 cantaloupe
◦ 1 honeydew melon
◦ Juice of 1 lime
◦ � cup chilled Champagne, soda water, or 7-Up
◦ 1 � cups green seedless grapes
◦ 1 � cups red seedless grapes
◦ 4 cups strawberries, hulled and halved
◦ 1 cup blueberries
Recipe
Remove the skins and seeds of the melons and cut into bite-sized pieces. Or shape into rounds using a melon baller.
Place melon balls in a large glass bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and chill for at least 2 hours.
Just before serving, drizzle with fresh lime juice and Champagne (or other sparkling drink). Add the grapes, strawberries, and blueberries. Toss very gently.
Serves 6 to 8
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