California Cucumber Compote

Ingredients

• 1 1/2
  
  cups Gewurztraminer wine
  
• 1
  
  cup sugar
  
• 1/4
  
  cup snipped fresh mint
  
• 1
  
  teaspoon minced ginger root
  
• 3
  
  cups bite size peeled European cucumber chunks
  
• 1
  
  cup small whole green seedless grapes
  
• garnish
  
  borage flowers
  

Directions

1. Ina medium saucepan over medium high heat combine the wine, sugar, mint and ginger root.
2. Bring to a boil,reduce the heat and simmer 6 minutes or till thickened.
3. Strain into a bowl, cover and chill the syrup 2 hours.
4. Divide the cucumber chunks and grapes among 4 glass bowls; spoon the chilled syrup over top, then garnish and serve.