Cantaloupe Preserves

This is just like sunshine in a jar. I double the recipe and make several batches. My kids can make a meal out of this.

• Ready In: 12 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 2-3
• Yields: 2 pints

Ingredients

• 2  lbs  firm ripe cantaloupe
• 4  cups sugar
• 1  lemon, juice of

Directions

1. Pare cantaloupe and cut it into thin strips 1 inch long.
2. Mix cantaloupe and sugar let stand overnight.
3. add lemon juice, cook until clear.
4. puor into hot sterilized jars. seal.