Gingered Fruit

Prep: 20 min
Cook Time: 10 min
Total: 30 min
Serving: 8

Make the sauce for Gingered Fruit a day ahead and refrigerate. When ready to serve, heat sauce over low heat just until warm, then pour over fruit.

1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 lemons
1/4 cup water
2 teaspoons fresh ginger root, peeled and finely chopped
8 cups assorted fresh fruit such as canteloupe, pineapple, strawberries, blueberries

Combine sugar and cornstarch in small saucepan. Zest one lemon to measure 1 teaspoon zest. Juice lemons to measure 1/4 cup juice. Add water, lemon juice, zest and ginger root to saucepan; whisk together.
Bring sugar mixture to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 4 to 6 minutes or until sauce thickens, stirring occasionally. Cool slightly.
Place fruit in a large serving bowl. Pour sauce over fruit; mix lightly.