Ingredients

• 1 large watermelon
• 1 cantaloupe, halved and seeded
• 1 honeydew melon, halved and seeded
• 15 ounce can oranges, drained
• 20 ounce  can pineapple chunks, drained
• 2 cups fresh strawberries, halved
• 2 cups seedless grapes
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 tbsp lemon zest, grated

Method

• With a large , sharp knife, remove the top 1/4 section of the watermelon.
• With a melon baller, scoop flesh from inside of watermelon, removing as many seeds as possible. Leave 1/2 inch of flesh inside the shell of the watermelon.
• Scoop cantaloupe and honeydew in the same manner, removing as much flesh as possible, and discarding the rinds. Refrigerate fruits separately until ready to assemble.
• In a small pan over medium heat, bring water and sugar to a boil. Remove from heat and continue stirring till sugar has completely dissolved. Add lemon zest and set aside to cool.
• To serve, place watermelon balls, cantaloupe, honeydew, oranges, pineapple, strawberries and grapes in a mixing bowl. Pour syrup over the top and toss thoroughly.
• Transfer mixture to watermelon basket, and serve.

Watermelon Fruit Basket is a post from: Neel's Corner