Melons - page #10

watermelon punch



sugarwater8 ozlarge watermelon

Scoop pulp from melon. Remove seeds and mash pulp. Measure 1 gallon of juice and set aside. Combine sugar and water and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer...

 

fabulous fruit salad



sliced strawberriesblueberriesorange juicewatermelon

Scoop cantaloupes, honeydew and watermelon into melon balls. Slice peaches. Toss melon balls and peaches with strawberries and blueberries. Chill. Just before serving, combine ginger ale, honey and orange juice....

watermelon rind preserves



sugarsaltwatervinegar

Remove the green and pink from rind. Cut into 1/2 to 1-inch strips. Soak overnight in salt and 2 quarts of water. Boil rind in fresh water until tender.|| Combine remaining 2 cups...

 

watermelon pickles



sugarwatervinegarallspice

Select melons which are slightly under ripe. Remove rind and all soft portion. Cut in pieces suitable for serving. Cover with a brine made by dissolving 4 tablespoons salt to...

sour cream fruit salad



sour creamcoconutcan mandarin oranges, drainedmedium can pineapple chunks, drained

Mix well. Refrigerate overnight....

 

watermelon salad



cream cheesepkgmilkcan crushed pineapple

Mix jello and water. Let it congeal slightly. Mix in melon, pineapple and nuts. Let congeal until firm.Topping:4 oz. Cool Whip1/3 c. milk8 oz. cream cheese Mix topping and spread...

watermelon sherbet



milkenvelope unflavored gelatinlight corn syrupwatermelon

In small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over milk. Stir over low heat until dissolved. Place all ingredients in blender and blend on high speed for 30 seconds. Pour into 9 x...

 

sour cream fruit salad



sour creamsmall marshmallowscan pineapple chunkscan mandarin orange slices

Mix and let stand overnight in refrigerator....

cantaloupe soup



whipped creamorange juicewhite winemint leaves

Combine apple juice, orange juice, wine and tapioca in a medium saucepan; let stand 5 minutes. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Cool completely; stir...

 

pickled watermelon rind



sugarcinnamonsaltwater

Remove all hard green outer shell of watermelon rind, leaving only the white rind. Dice white rind to make 12 cups. Combine salt, water and diced rind in large pan....

sour cream fruit salad



sour creamcoconutmaraschino cherriescrushed pineapple

Combine all ingredients in large bowl, mixing gently. Chill....

 

watermelon sherbet



chocolate chipsraspberry sherbetlime sherbetpineapple sherbet

Let raspberry sherbet soften. Add chocolate chips and stir. Form into an oblong, rounded form on a cookie sheet (kind of like 1/2 football). Freeze until firm (about 2 hours)....

watermelon rind pickles



sugarvinegarwhole clovessticks cinnamon

Peel and remove all green and pink portions from melon. Cut into 1-inch cubes and soak overnight in salt water. Drain, cover with fresh water and cook until almost tender....

 

watermelon punch



lemon juicepineapple juicecan frozen orange juice concentratewatermelon juice

In a large bowl, blend all ingredients and chill. Serve in scalloped watermelon boat. Makes 14 (3/4-cup) servings....

watermelon pickles



sugarvinegaroil of clovesoil of cinnamon

Remove skin and pulp from watermelon, leaving white rind. Cut into small cubes to make 16 cups. Parboil in hot water to cover in pan for 15 minutes or until...

 

watermelon salad



watermeloncantaloupeseedless grapessalted nuts

Cut large amount of watermelon and cantaloupe in bite size pieces or balls. Add sliced bananas, bite size pineapple and seedless grapes (cut grapes in half if they are tart)....

sour cream fruit salad



small marshmallowscarton sour creamcan fruit cocktail, drained

Mix ingredients well. Chill in refrigerator. Serve cold....

 

watermelon pickles



sugarvinegarmaraschino cherriesground cinnamon

Combine rinds and salt solution. Cover and soak overnight. Drain and rinse well. Cook rinds in water until tender. Drain. Mix remaining ingredients in deep stainless steel pot and bring...

watermelon ice



saltconfectioners sugarlemon juice

Blend at low speed 1 cup watermelon chunks with confectioners sugar, lemon juice and salt until mixture is smooth; add the remaining watermelon chunks and blend a few seconds longer,...

 

cantaloupe soup



lemon juiceground gingerground allspicecantaloupe

Cut cantaloupe in half and remove seeds. Peel each and cut fruit into 1-inch cubes. Combine half of cantaloupes and 1/2 cup orange juice in container of an electric blender;...