Spiced cantaloupe
A dish where alum and sugar do the work.
Ingredients
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- 3 lbs cantaloupe
- 1/2 tbsp alum
- 2 qts water
- 3 cups sugar
- 1 pt vinegar
- 2 sticks cinnamon
- 1/2 tbsp whole cloves
- 1 tsp allspice
Steps
- Pare the cantaloupe, remove seeds and cut into strips, 1x2 inch or squares.
- Dissolve the alum in the water and bring to a boil.
- Add the cantaloupe and cook for 15 minutes.
- Drain well.
- Combine vinegar, sugar and spices. Add the cantaloupe and simmer slowly until fruit is transparent (about 45 minutes).
- Place in hot sterilized jars and seal.
Nutrition (estimated, per serving)
| Calories | 483 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 2.0 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g |
| Carbs | 119.8 g |
| Fiber | 2.6 g |
| Sodium | 39 mg |
Source
based.cooking (community recipes, public domain) — unlicense