Ingredients

2 cups sugar1 cup water1 cup packed fresh basil leaves3 sprigs fresh spearmint or mint1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)2 cups fresh raspberries or blackberries1 cup cubed cantaloupe1 cup cubed honeydew1 cup fresh blueberries1 medium apple, sliced

Preparation

In a small saucepan, bring the sugar and water to a boil. Remove from the heat. Stir in the basil, spearmint and cinnamon stick. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Discard the herbs and cinnamon stick from syrup. In a serving bowl, combine the fruit. Drizzle with syrup; gently toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Serve with a slotted spoon.