Canning Recipes Spiced Cantaloupe Ingredients: Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method Cooking Directions: -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 4 medium cantaloupes 3 quarts water 2 teaspoons alum 4 cups sugar 2 cups white vinegar 1 cup water 4 cinnamon sticks - (3" ea) 1 tablespoon whole cloves 1 tablespoon whole allspice Cut melons lengthwise into eighths. Remove seeds, peel and cut each section into 1/2-inch pieces. Combine water and alum; pour over melon and cover. Let stand overnight. Drain. In deep pot, mix sugar, vinegar, water and spices tied in a cheesecloth bag. Add melon, cover and boil 15 minutes. Remove spice bag. Pack melon pieces tightly into hot sterilized jars. Pour boiling syrup over melon, to within 1/8-inch from top, making sure melon is covered. Seal at once. This recipe yields 5 pints. © 2008 canning-recipes.com contact