Gala Fruit Melon

1 lg. watermelon
1 cantaloupe
1 lb. seedless grapes
1 qt. fresh strawberries
2 cans mandarin oranges
1 ripe pineapple
3/4 c. honey
1/8 c. lemon juice

Lengthwise cut off top 1/3 of watermelon. Scoop out the fruit from the watermelon into balls and scallop edge of melon. Cut melon into balls. Prepare remaining fruit as for fruit cup, reserving some of the best berries for garnish. Combine cut up fruit into a large bowl and add honey and lemon juice. (1/2 cup Kirsch, sherry or apricot brandy may be added if desired.) Chill the melon and the cut up fruit separately, covered with foil. Fill shell with fruit and garnish with mint leaves.

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