Melon Peach Conservedesserts 6 cup diced, peeled peaches 2 cup diced cantaloupe 6 cup sugar 1/4 cup lemon juice 2 tablespoon syrup from preserved ginger 1/4 cup chopped, preserved ginger 1/4 cup chopped pecans Chunky fruit preserves enlived a plate of cheese and crackers. Or try them with roast pork. 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 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. Origin: Canadian Gardening Magazine, June/July 1993 Shared by: Sharon Stevens. |
