Peach Melon Conserve
Yield
48 servingsPrep
30 minCook
30 minReady
60 minLow in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Very low in sodium, Low Sodium
Ingredients
Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
---|---|---|---|
6 | cups |
peaches
diced or slices, peeled |
* |
2 | cups |
cantaloupe
diced |
* |
6 | cups |
sugar
|
|
¼ | cup |
lemon juice
|
|
2 | tablespoons |
syrup
from preserved ginger |
|
¼ | cup |
crystallized ginger (candied)
chopped, optional |
* |
¼ | cup |
pecans
chopped, optional |
Ingredients
Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
---|---|---|---|
1.4 | l |
peaches
diced or slices, peeled |
* |
473 | ml |
cantaloupe
diced |
* |
1.4 | l |
sugar
|
|
59 | ml |
lemon juice
|
|
3E+1 | ml |
syrup
from preserved ginger |
|
59 | ml |
crystallized ginger (candied)
chopped, optional |
* |
59 | ml |
pecans
chopped, optional |
Directions
In a large kettle, place peaches and cantaloupe.
Simmer 30 minutes, stirring gently to prevent sticking.
Add sugar, lemon juice and syrup and boil rapidly until mixture thickens; stir to prevent sticking.
Stir in ginger and pecans if using, and pour into hot sterilized jars.
Seal with 2 layers of paraffin.
Cool, cover and store in cool, dry, dark place.
Fills about 10 small jars.