Spiced Cantaloupe Recipes

SPICED CANTALOUPE

Steps:

• Remove the seeds from the cantaloupe, cut off the rind and cut into 1"x2" strips or squares.
• Dissolve the alum in the water and bring to a boil.
• Add the cantaloupe and cook for 15 minutes.
• Drain well.
• Combine the vinegar, sugar, and spices.
• Add the cantaloupe and simmer slowly until the melon is transparent, about 45 minutes.
• Place in hot sterilized jars and seal.

CITRUS CANTALOUPE BUTTER

Steps:

• Process cantaloupe and orange sections in batches in a blender until pureed. Transfer to a Dutch oven., Add sugar, lime juice, cinnamon and zest. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until mixture is reduced to 5 cups and reaches a thick, spreadable consistency, about 2 hours, stirring frequently. Discard cinnamon sticks., Carefully ladle hot mixture into 5 hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight. , Submerge jars in a canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered. Bring to a boil; process for 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool.