Peach-Cantaloupe-Almond Conserve

photo by Graciebonica

- Ready In:
- 1hr 5mins
- Ingredients:
- 8
- Yields:
-
4-6 jars
- Serves:
- 48-72
ingredients
- 4 cups chopped peaches
- 4 cups chopped cantaloupe
- 6 cups sugar
- 4 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1⁄2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
- 1⁄2 cup blanched sliced almonds
directions
- 1. Mix the cantaloupe and peaches in a heavy pot and bring to a boil---a nice, steady boil, not too high, and stir frequently.
- 2. Add the sugar and lemon juice and cook until the conserve is thick.
- 3.Add the nutmeg, salt, orange peel and almonds and continue to cook for three minutes longer.
- 4. Pour into hot jars and seal.
- 5. Process in a water-bath canner for ten minutes.
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Graciebonica
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