2 c Water 1 1/2 c Sugar 3 T Lime juice 3/4 c Mint leaves,minced 20 lb Watermelon 1 Cantaloupe,small 6 Plums,large 4 Nectarines,large 1 lb Grapes,seedless green 1. In 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, cook water, sugar, and lime juice 15 minutes or until mixture becomes a light syrup. Stir in mint leaves; cover and refrigerate until well chilled. 2. Cut watermelon into bited-sizepieces; discard seeds. Cut cantaloupe into bite-sized pieces; cut unpeeled plums and nectarines into wedges. Combine cut-up fruits with grapes and arrange in very large bowl. Pour chilled syrup through strainer over fruit; gently toss to mix well. Cover and refrigerate to blend flavors, stirring mixture occasionally.
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