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Marinated Fruit with Fresh Herbs - Recipe

A nice addition to a breakfast or brunch menu.
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Marinated Fruit with Fresh Herbs Recipe
Directions
  • Combine water, orange peel, sugar and ginger in a small pan.
  • Bring mixture to a boil. Boil for 45 seconds.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover and continue cooking 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Uncover, turn off heat and add orange liqueur, honey and orange juice. Allow to cool.
  • Place prepared fruit into a 10 cup container. Pour cooled orange juice mixture over prepared fruit.
  • Cover and refrigerate overnight or a minimum of 2 hours.
  • Serve chilled or at room temperature. Garnish as desired with a sprig of mint, an edible flower or something similar.
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    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Container: sauce pan and 10 cup or larger covered container
    Servings: 8
    Ingredients
    -1/2 cup water
    -1 tablespoon finely shredded orange peel
    -1 tablespoon sugar
    -1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
    -1/2 cup orange liqueur
    -1/3 cup juice from 1 medium orange (approximately 1/3 cup)
    -1/4 cup honey
    -6 cups to 8 cups fresh fruit of your choice, cut into large bite sized pieces
    - Fruit suggestions: Melons, kiwis, pears, apples, grapes, mangos, oranges, strawberries.