Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
• 2 bunches fresh mint, stems trimmed
• 2 to 3 drops pure peppermint extract
• 1 1-pint basket strawberries, hulled, halved
• 2 bananas, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 3 kiwis, peeled, each cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/2 cantaloupe, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
• Fresh mint sprigs

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Instructions

1. Bring water, sugar, vanilla bean and 2 bunches mint to boil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Cook until reduced to 3/4 cup, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes. Strain into small bowl. Add extract. Cool. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Cover and chill.)
2. Combine fruits in medium bowl. Pour over enough syrup to coat well. Let stand 15 minutes. Garnish with mint.