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Refreshing Melon-Stuffed Lemon Bowls: Simple Recipe for 24

Ingredients

  • 1 cantaloupe melon, halved and seeded
  • 1 honeydew melon, halved and seeded
  • 1 seedless watermelon, halved
  • 1½ cups orange juice
  • 1½ cups pineapple juice
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 12 lemons
  • Mint leaves, for garnish

Directions

Using a melon baller, scoop balls from the cantaloupe, honeydew, and watermelon. Divide the melon balls equally into their respective halved shells to create natural bowls. In each bowl, combine ½ cup orange juice, ½ cup pineapple juice, and 1 tablespoon honey. Stir gently to mix, then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill and allow flavors to meld.

While the melons chill, prepare the lemon bowls: Slice off both ends of each lemon for stability, then cut in half crosswise. Use a paring knife to carefully remove the flesh inside, leaving the rind intact as a bowl.

To serve, fill each lemon half with the chilled melon mixture and garnish with fresh mint leaves.

Serves 24