Lemon balm has a strong, fresh lemon scent, which makes it ideal for use in salads, summer drinks and any recipe calling for lemon peel.

Fun Fruit Compote

Peel and section oranges and grapefruit over a bowl to catch the juice. Peel and slice kiwis and mango. Slice the carambola. Cut lemon balm into fine strips and sprinkle over fruit. Add thyme to fruit mixture and pour over the wine. Stir gently. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Featuring the following Urban Gardener plants:

Thymus vulgaris
Common Name: Thyme

	2 Navel oranges
	1 pink grapefruit
	2 kiwis
	1 mango

	1 carambola or star fruit
	1/3 C. fresh lemon balm; chopped
	4 sprigs fresh thyme
	1/2 C. fuity white wine

Additional Information

Difficulty Level: 1 · Serves: 6 ·