Cantaloupe Preserves
- Ready In:
- 6hrs 6mins
- Ingredients:
- 4
- Yields:
-
4 half pints
ingredients
- 946.36 ml cantaloupes, peeled, seeded, and diced
- 709.77 ml sugar
- 44.37 ml lemon juice
- 49.61 g box dry pectin
directions
- Place cantaloupe and sugar in large non-reactive saucepan, stir well, cover, and let set for 6-8 hours.
- 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.
- Ladle into hot jars and seal according to manufacturer’s instructions.
- Makes 4 ½ Cups.
- **Note: this is a good way to use up cantaloupe that has a strong flavor, but is not very sweet.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Kathy G.
Pensacola, FL
I am a busy mom of one. I started my own business in 2004 which actually allows me to work less hours and devote more time with my son. Its a lot less stess too. In our spare time, my son and I love to go fishing. I love to make jellies, bake and read romance novels and cookbooks.