Fruit Parfait with Ginger-Marinated Grapes and Melon

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From: Edina Grill, Edina, MN.

Yield: 1 parfait.

• 8 oz. honeyed yogurt
• 2 oz. thawed mixed berries
• 2 oz. Ginger-Marinated Grapes and
• Melon (recipe follows)
• 2 oz. granola

Ginger-Marinated Grapes and Melon (yields 4 quarts):

• 1 large melon, peeled, seeded and
• 1⁄2” diced
• 2 qt. green grapes, cut in half
• 1 oz. minced ginger
• 1⁄2 cup apple juice
• 1⁄4 cup simple syrup
• 2 Tbsp. chopped mint

For Ginger-Marinated Grapes and Melon: Combine ingredients in small work bowl. Cover, label and refrigerate.

For parfait: Place 4 oz. (½ cup) honeyed yogurt in a poco grande glass. Add 1⁄3 cup mixed berries. Add another 1⁄2 cup yogurt. Add 1⁄3 cup melon and grape mixture. Top with 2 oz. granola.