Melon In Ginger Syrup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups sugar
2 pieces fresh ginger, thinly sliced
2 strips (2 inches each) orange peel, thinly sliced
1/2 medium honeydew melon
1/2 medium cantaloupe melon
1/4 small watermelon
1/4 cup finely shredded mint leaves
3/4 cup heavy cream, whipped, to serve
2 tbsp shredded coconut, toasted, to serve

Preparation

Place sugar, 1/2 cup water, ginger and orange peel in a small saucepan on low heat. Stir until sugar dissolves. Increase heat to high; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer, uncovered, 1-2 mins, or until mixture is syrupy. Cool.
Using a melon baller, scoop melons into balls. Toss melon balls with mint and syrup. Spoon mixture into serving glasses. Top with whipped cream. Sprinkle with coconut, to serve.