Fresh Fruit in Rum and Lime Sauce

Fresh Fruit in Rum and Lime Sauce

1 cantaloupe

1 small honeydew

1 small watermelon

2/3 C. granulated sugar

1/3 C. water

1 1/2 t. lime zest

6 T. fresh lime juice

1/2 C. light rum

Remove rind from cantaloupe, honeydew and watermelon; cut into bite-size pieces. Place fruit in a large serving bowl.

In a small saucepan mix sugar and water; bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Let cool, stir in the lime zest, lime juice and rum. Pour rum sauce over fruit and chill until ready to serve.

Note: If you don’t want to use the rum, substitute with the juice of your choice.