Fresh Fruit With Lime Syrup

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon grated lime rind
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 1 pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 cups red seedless grapes, halved
• 3 kiwifruit, peeled and sliced
• 2 oranges, peeled and sectioned
• Garnish: fresh mint sprig

Preparation

1. Whisk together 1 cup water and cornstarch in a small saucepan. Whisk in sugar, rind, and juice. Bring to a boil over low heat, whisking constantly; boil 1 minute. Chill at least 2 hours.
2. Combine pineapple and next 3 ingredients in a large bowl; garnish, if desired, and drizzle with chilled syrup. Serve immediately.