Pickled Pumpkin Balls

Directions

With a 1-inch melon-ball cutter scoop out enough balls from the flesh of a pumpkin to measure 2 cups.

In an enameled or stainless steel saucepan combine 1 ⅔ cups sugar, ¾ cup cider vinegar, ½ cup water, 1 cinnamon stick, broken into pieces, 6 cloves, 6 whole allspice, and four 2-inch strips of lemon peel, bring the liquid to a boil over moderate heat