CANTALOUPE PRESERVES 
5 c. cantaloupe (use very ripe cantaloupe)
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 (15 oz.) can crushed pineapple
3 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 tsp. allspice

Cut cantaloupe in 1" pieces. Add lemon juice, pineapple, and sugar; mix well and cook slowly until nearly thick. Add cinnamon, cloves and allspice. Put in sterilized jars and seal with wax. Makes 4 to 5 one half pints.

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Cantaloupe Preserves
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 Loni (Missouri) says:
I began by doubling the recipe, but when I added the spices the flavor was too strong. So I doubled the amount of cantaloupe. And it turned out OMG good. My melons were home grown and very sweet.

 

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