Peach Cantaloupe Conserve |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 7 |
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You can use the variety of melons as I do or all cantalope. Its VERY sweet & fabulous over ice cream or spread on toast. Ingredients:
3 cups peeled chopped peaches |
1 cup chopped cantaloupe |
1 cup chopped honeydew melon |
1 cup chopped watermelon |
1 cup chopped pineapple |
4 1/4 cups sugar |
3 tablespoons lemon juice |
1/3 cup blanched slivered almond |
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon orange zest |
Directions:
1. Mix fruit in an 8- 10 quart kettle or Dutch oven.
2. Stirring constantly, bring mixture to a full rolling boil; add sugar& lemon juice, return mixture to a full rolling boil and boil constantly, uncovered, for 12 minutes.
3. Add remaining ingredients& boil hard, uncovered, until the syrup sheets off a metal spoon- 4 to 5 minutes; remove from heat& quickly skim off foam.
4. Pour at once into hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace& adjust lids.
5. Process in boiling water bath for 15 minutes.
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