Marinated Melon and Strawberries with Honey Ginger Cream – Desserts

1 Ripe melon; rind removed

— cut into chunks or balls 2 c Fresh strawberries

1/2 c Orange juice

2 tb Brown sugar

1 c Low-fat sour cream or

1 c Very fresh plain yogurt

3 tb Honey

3 tb Crystallized ginger

— finely chopped Fresh mint leaves (garnish) Place melon chunks and strawberries in a large shallow dish. Combine orange juice and brown sugar and pour over fruit. Marinate mixture in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Combine sour cream, honey and ginger in a small bowl and refrigerate for about 30 minutes. Spoon melons into individual serving bowls, and top with sour cream mixture. Garnish with fresh mint leaves. From 1993 “Shepherd’s Garden Seeds Catalog,” pg. 29.