Spiced cantaloupe
Dutch
Taste the melon before adding the spices since ripe cantaloupe may need very little adjustment. Toss gently and serve cold so the seasoning stays a light accent.
- Servings (recipe yield)
- 6 servings
- Prep time
- 20 min
- Cook time
- 5 hr
- Rest / chill / soak
- Not provided
- Total time
- Not provided
Estimated times for this version of the recipe. Equipment, ingredient preparation and batch size can change the timing.
Times from the source where available.
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
Source: Public Domain Recipes · Pennsylvania Dutch Cooking · Recipe source · Public-domain source license