Melons - page #3

watermelon rind pickles



large watermelon, cut into 2-inch squares remove all redlimewatercan stick cinnamon

Syrup:1 1/2 qt. vinegar5 lb. sugar1/2 can allspice Cut watermelon rind into 2-inch squares; remove all red. Soak for 3 hours in lime water. Rinse well and put into cold...

 

watermelon granita



waterfresh lime juicegrated lime rindsuperfine granulated sugar

In food processor fitted with the steel blade or in a blender, in batches, puree the watermelon and transfer to a bowl. In a stainless steel or enameled saucepan, combine...

watermelon jelly



sugarlemon juicewatermelon

Puree watermelon in food processor to equal 2 cups of puree. Combine sugar, lemon juice and puree in 6 to 8 quart pan. Bring to full rolling boil that cannot...

 

watermelon pickles



sugarvinegargingerwhole pickling spice

Put rind in cold water and bring to boil (all green and red having been cut from the rind and the rind cut into small pieces). Drain and repeat two...

watermelon rind pickles



sugargreen food coloringwatermeloncinnamon stick

Carefully remove and reserve rind from melon. Cut rind into desired shapes or pieces. Soak overnight in 1 gallon of cold water and lime. Stir occasionally while soaking. After soaking,...

 

pickled watermelon rind



sugarboiling watervinegarlemon

Day 1: Use the rind from firm but not overripe watermelon. Trim off the green skin and all pink flesh. Cut rind into 1-inch cubes. Measure 2 1/2 quarts and...

watermelon pickles



sugarclovesmaceginger root

Cut off rind and red meat. Soak overnight in salt water. Soak overnight in clear water. Then boil in strong ginger water after weighing.|| To 7 pounds of melon take...

 

cold melon soup



cinnamonlime juiceorange juicelarge ripe cantaloupe

Remove seeds from melon; peel and cut into cubes. Place pulp, cinnamon and 1/2 cup orange juice in a blender and puree. Combine remaining 2 cups orange juice and lime...

summertime melon melba



vanilla ice creamraspberry preserves, meltedhoneydew or cantaloupe melon

Cut melon in half crosswise and remove seeds. Slice melon into 1-inch rings. Remove rind. Fill each ring with scoops of ice cream. Top with melted preserves. Serve immediately....

 

watermelon rind pickles



sugarwatervinegarwhole cloves

Peel away green skin and remove red pulp. Cut pale portion into 1-inch pieces. Wash and drain. Soak watermelon pieces under brine solution overnight. Be sure watermelon is completely covered. Next...

watermelon rind preserves



sugarlemonscut up watermelon rind

Cut up watermelon rind. Let soak until sugar melts. Add lemon peel from 1 lemon and juice to it. Let soak until juice forms, then slice lemon real thin and...

 

watermelon rind pickles



sugarsaltwatervinegar

Remove the green skin from the rind and dice it into 1-inch cubes. Soak rind overnight in salt water; drain well in the morning. Make syrup of the other ingredients,...

cantaloupe salad



miniature marshmallowsmedium can pineapple chunksmedium cantaloupewhite seedless grapes, diced

Combine all ingredients. Chill....

 

watermelon sherbet



chocolate chipsraspberry sherbetlime sherbet

Put plastic wrap in bottom of bowl. Smash lime sherbet on bottom and sides (rind). Soften raspberry sherbet and mix with chocolate chips (fruit and seeds). Put mixture in middle...

watermelon pickles



sugarsaltcold watercider vinegar

First Day: Make a brine of 3 tablespoons salt and 1 gallon cold water. Prepare rind by removing all green and red. Let stand in brine 24 hours.|| Second Day:...

 

cantaloupe cooler



cantaloupe chunksfrozen unsweetened apple juice concentratemilk

Mix all of the ingredients in a blender for a sweet, foamy drink. Makes four 4-ounce servings....

watermelon punch



sugarwaterlarge watermelonbottle ginger ale, chilled

Scoop pulp from melon and remove seeds. Mash pulp of watermelon. Strain. Measure 1 gallon of juice and set aside. Combine sugar and water in a saucepan and bring to...

 

cantaloupe salad



mayonnaisemarshmallowspineapple tidbitscantaloupe, diced

Combine cantaloupe, grapes, pineapple and marshmallows. Mix in mayonnaise....

watermelon rind pickles



sugarwaterplus 1 Tbspcloves

Place the watermelon rind in a large stainless steel pan. Cover with 1/2 cup of the salt and enough water to cover. Let soak overnight. Drain and rinse well. Return...

 

cantaloupe preserves



sugarjuice of 1 lemoncantaloupe

Cut cantaloupe into 1/2 to 3/4-inch size pieces. Mix with sugar and let set overnight or all day. Add lemon juice and cook until clear and thick....