Melons - page #12

watermelon rind pickles



sugarvinegaroil of clovesoil of cinnamon

Trim off green and pink portions of watermelon. Cut into 1-inch pieces. Parboil until tender but not soft; drain. Combine ingredients and bring to a boil. Pour over rinds; let...

 

sour cream fruit salad



coconutminiature marshmallowscans mandarin oranges, drainedcrushed pineapple, drained

Mix all together. Chill and serve. You may cut recipe in half....

pickled watermelon rind



sugaroil of cloveswhite vinegarred food coloring optional

Trim skin from firm rind of underripe melon. Cut into 1-inch cubes. Soak 2 hours in salt water to cover. Drain. Cover with cold unsalted water. Bring to a boil....

 

watermelon slush



sugarwaterlemon juicelemon-lime carbonated beverage, chilled

In a large saucepan, combine water and sugar. Bring to boiling, stirring to dissolve sugar. Boil gently, uncovered, for 3 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in frozen fruit punch, until...

watermelon rind preserves



sugarwaterhot wateralum

Remove green rind and red pulp from watermelon rind. Cut rind (white part) into even one-inch square pieces. Combine lime in water to cover rind. Let stand overnight. Rinse thoroughly....

 

sparkling rainbow melon



frozen limeade concentratewatermelon balls or cubeshoneydew melon balls or cubescantaloupe or cubes

In large bowl, combine all ingredients except soda. Refrigerate until well chilled. Add soda right before serving....

watermelon rind preserves



sugarlemonwatermelon rind

Remove outside green peel and inside red ripened part of the melon. Weigh to be sure there is 1 pound of the light green rind. Cut into 1-inch cubes. Cover...

 

watermelon pickles



sugarwaterlemon, thinly slicedwhole cloves

Trim dark green and pink parts from watermelon rind. Cut in 1 inch cubes; measure 7 cups. Mix 4 cups water and pickling salt; pour over rind (add more water,...

watermelon pickles



sugarwaterlemon, thinly slicedwhole cloves

Trim dark green and pink parts from watermelon rind. Cut in 1 inch cubes; measure 7 cups. Mix 4 cups water and pickling salt; pour over rind (add more water,...

 

melon smoothie



lime juiceskim milkground allspicecubed cantaloupe

Measure all ingredients into blender or food processor; process at high speed until smooth. Serve in tall glasses.|| Note: Watermelon, honeydew or other desired melon can be substituted for the...

watermelon pickles



sugarsaltcold waterboiling water

Select a fine, ripe melon. Cut in eighths and cut out fruit. Pare green and all the pink from rind. Cut the green part into thin slices, then in strips...

 

cantaloupe sherbet



waterhoneycantaloupe pulp and juice

Mix water and honey thoroughly. Add cantaloupe and blend. Put into freezer tray and freeze....

watermelon salad



sour creamsweet relishdiced celerydiced ham

Cut balls out of watermelon (leave 1-inch around rim). Mix all ingredients together. Put into shell and garnish with balls....

 

watermelon refresher



watercan frozen lemonade concentrate, thawedcan frozen orange juice concentrate, thawedseeded watermelon cubes

Place half of watermelon cubes in food processor bowl with metal blade or blender container; process until smooth. Pour into 3-quart, nonmetal container. Repeat with remaining watermelon. Add juice concentrates...

fresh fruit pasta salad



small shellscan pineapple chunks, drainednonfat yogurtbanana, sliced

Cook shells 14 minutes. Mix in small bowl the yogurt and orange juice. Mix rest of ingredients with shells. Add yogurt dressing and mix well....

 

watermelon pickles



sugarvinegaroil of clovesoil of cinnamon

Cut melon in 1-inch slices. Remove all green skin. Remove all red part, leave only pale pink. Cut strips into 1/2-inch pieces. Pour boiling water over...

watermelon cooler



blueberriesginger ale, chilledlemon sherbetwatermelon balls

Blend sherbet and ginger ale. Pour over blueberries and watermelon in 4 tall glasses. Serve immediately....

 

watermelon punch



crushed icelarge bottle ginger alewatermelon, chilledcans frozen concentrated lemonade

Cut an oblong hole in top of watermelon; scoop out watermelon meat. Remove seeds; mash half the watermelon meat. Mix watermelon juice, lemon juice, ginger ale, and crushed ice; pour...

watermelon rind pickles



sugarsaltcold watervinegar

Pare watermelon rind, removing green and pink portions. Cut rind into 1-inch pieces. Dissolve salt in water; add rind and let stand 6 hours or overnight. Drain; rinse and cover...

 

watermelon rind pickles



granulated sugarcold watercider vinegarwhole cloves

Let cut up rind stand in salted water (to cover) overnight. (Use 2 tablespoons salt to 1 quart of water.) Next day, drain. Cover with fresh cold water. ...