Cantaloupe Preserves

Submitted by Kathy G.

"I found this during an online search and just had to share it. It takes longer than normal preserves but sounds delicious."

 

• Ready In: 6hrs 6mins
• Ingredients: 4
• Yields: 4 half pints

ingredients

• 4 cups cantaloupes, peeled, seeded, and diced
• 3 cups sugar
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 (1 3/4 ounce) box dry pectin

directions

1. Place cantaloupe and sugar in large non-reactive saucepan, stir well, cover, and let set for 6-8 hours.
2. Add lemon juice and pectin and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, while stirring. Continue to stir while the mixture boils for 5-6 minutes, or until it thickens sufficiently.
3. Ladle into hot jars and seal according to manufacturer’s instructions.
4. Makes 4 ½ Cups.
5. **Note: this is a good way to use up cantaloupe that has a strong flavor, but is not very sweet.

Reviews

[Beansy]

Received rave reviews on these preserves. Used jelly thermometer and turned out great. Thanks for sharing Kathy in Fla.