CANTALOUPE OR HONEYDEW PRESERVES
Preserved melon with a hint of ginger. Probably one of the more unusual fruits to preserve, but delicious. Would make a special gift.
Provided by littleturtle
Categories Melons
Time 46m
Yield 9-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Drop melon into boiling water.
- Let water return to a boil, then drain.
- Rinse with ice water, and let drain for 20 minutes.
- Spread the melon on a platter, sprinkle with alcohol and let stand for 15 minutes.
- Make a syrup by mixing 2 cups of the sugar with the cup of water.
- Add the ginger to the syrup and cook mixture over low heat, gradually adding the rest of the sugar.
- Add the melon to the syrup and continue cooking until melon becomes transparent.
- Remove the ginger.
- When mixture has cooled, place in jars and seal.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.1, Fat 0.1, Sodium 8.6, Carbohydrate 93, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 92.8, Protein 0.4
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Cheyenne patton
[email protected]These preserves are a great way to preserve summer fruits. I love being able to enjoy the flavors of cantaloupe and honeydew all year long.
Tumelo Baloyi
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cantaloupe or honeydew, but I actually really liked these preserves. They're sweet and flavorful, and the lemon zest really brightens up the flavor.
Asad Magsi
[email protected]These preserves are so versatile. I love them on toast, but they're also great as a filling for pies and tarts.
Hggfff Tgggh
[email protected]I added a bit of ginger to the preserves and they turned out amazing! The ginger adds a nice spicy kick.
Pritom Deb Nath
[email protected]I'm allergic to cantaloupe, so I substituted honeydew melon. The preserves turned out great!
Onyige Victoria
[email protected]I followed the recipe and the preserves didn't set properly. I'm not sure what went wrong.
ajewole kayode caleb
[email protected]These preserves are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Youseef 3dly
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a way to make cantaloupe and honeydew preserves for a long time.
Ambika Bimal
[email protected]These preserves are a great way to use up leftover cantaloupe and honeydew. They're also a delicious and unique gift.
Afroza Dola
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the preserves turned out perfectly. They're so good that I'm already planning to make a double batch next time.
Mercy Osazee
[email protected]Yum! These preserves are amazing. I love them on toast, but they're also great on ice cream or yogurt.
Joti Khan
[email protected]These preserves are delicious! I love the way the cantaloupe and honeydew flavors blend together. I also appreciate that this recipe is so easy to follow.
Lewis Taylor
[email protected]I made these preserves for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and they have a beautiful color. I'll definitely be making these again.
Tekis Clemente Michio
[email protected]These preserves are so easy to make and they're absolutely delicious. I love the combination of cantaloupe and honeydew, and the added lemon zest really brightens up the flavor. I'll definitely be making these again!
Tom Berry
[email protected]I tried this recipe and it turned out amazing! The preserves were sweet and flavorful, and they were the perfect addition to my morning toast. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves cantaloupe or honeydew.