CHEF JEFF — ONE BYTE AT A TIME: Watermelon and Blackberries in Syrup

Recipes that require little or no cooking such as this are welcome during the summer.

Watermelon and Blackberries in Syrup

½ cup sugar

1 cup water

1 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled

3 cups ½-inch watermelon cubes, chilled

½ cup blackberries, chilled

Combine sugar, water and ginger in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Turn down the heat and simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl or glass measuring cup, let cool, discard ginger, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 1 week.

Spoon watermelon and blackberries into dessert goblets. Pour syrup over fruit and serve immediately.

Yield: Serves 4.

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