Normandy Fruit Cocktail
4 ounces sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 4 fluid ounces water 6 fluid ounces port 4 ounces melon balls 8 ounces sliced, seeded white grapes 3 bananas Combine sugar, cloves and water and bring to a boil. Boil 5 minutes. Cool; add port and pour over melon and grapes and place in refrigerator for several hours. Add bananas just before serving. Serves 4 to 5