Watermelon trivia: Did you know it's best not to store watermelon in the refrigerator? That's right. The antioxidant
count will be higher if it's served at room temperature. Or, it can be chilled slightly just before eating.
Saucy Watermelon Quarters
Ingredients:
4 slices watermelon (3/4 inch thick)
3 medium pears, peeled
1/3 cup sugar free apple juice
2 cups blackberries
Instructions:
Chill the watermelon slices. While watermelon is chilling, peel and slice pears into 4 pieces each. Be sure to remove the
cores. Pour the apple juice into blender and add pears. Blend until pureed. Remove watermelon slices and cut each slice into
quarters. Remove the seeds and rind. Place watermelon quarters on large plate. Pour pear sauce over the watermelon slices. Arrange
the blackberries decoratively on top. Serve cold.
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