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Marinated Fruit with Fresh Herbs Recipe

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A nice addition to a breakfast or brunch menu.

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.

Container: sauce pan and 10 cup or larger covered container

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Servings: 8

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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.

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