Melons - page #5

sour cream fruit salad



sour creamcoconutminiature marshmallowscrushed pineapple, drained

Mix all ingredients well and chill overnight in refrigerator....

 

cantaloupe jam



sugar3 ozdiced peachescup crushed pineapple, drained

Combine cantaloupe, peaches and sugar and let juice form. Then add pineapple. Boil 20 minutes. Add lemon Jell-o. Boil 2 more minutes. Put in jars and seal....

watermelon salad



olive oilfresh ground pepperjuice of 2 limeschopped mint leaves

Mix together....

 

cantaloupe ice pops



sugarlemon juicegrated lemon peelcubed cantaloupe

You will need 12 plastic cups or popsicle molds (3 ounces each), and 12 popsicle sticks.|| In a blender or food processor, combine the first five ingredients; cover and process...

watermelon pickles



prepared watermelon rindsaltPickling Syruplemon, sliced thin

Pickling Syrup:3 qt. cider vinegar3 c. water6 lb. sugar3 Tbsp. whole cloves Trim off green skin and pink meat from watermelon rind. Cut rind into 1-inch squares or small oblong...

 

watermelon pickles



vinegarwatermelon rindsmall bottle lime powderSoak 3 hours or overnight

Add water to watermelon rind and lime powder to cover. Soak 3 hours or overnight. Cut in chunks or strips. Rinse several times. Drain. Boil in clear water for 2...

watermelon pickles



sugarcinnamoncold watervinegar

Peel watermelon rind, removing green and pink portions; cut into cubes. Let rind stand overnight in saltwater; drain and rinse. Cover rind with cold water in saucepot; cook until soft.||...

 

watermelon rind pickles



large watermeloncold watercider vinegar 5% aciditycups sugar

Select a melon that has a thick rind. Remove outer green skin and pink flesh; use only the greenish white part of the rind. Cut rind into 1 inch cubes....

watermelon rind preserves



sugarsaltwatercloves

Remove all green peel and pink flesh from rind. Cut into 1-inch square pieces or smaller if you wish. Combine the 1 gallon of water and salt to make a...

 

watermelon rind pickles



pounds sugarpint vinegarpounds watermelon rindsslaked lime

Peel and cut rinds into 1 1/2-inch pieces and soak overnight in a mixture of lime and water. Drain and wash several times. Place rinds in a large cooking pot...

cantaloupe salad



sugarsalad oillime juicedry mustard

Cut cantaloupe into balls or chunks. Combine sugar, mustard and lime and orange juices in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook until sugar is dissolved, then cool. To...

 

spanish salad



vinegarsalt and pepperolive oilgreen peppers, sliced

Clean tomatoes, peppers and onion. Cut up each. Salt and pepper to taste. Toss. Use vinegar and oil as dressing to taste....

watermelon rind preserves



sugarwatercold waterlemon juice

To prepare watermelon rind, trim green skin and pink flesh from thick watermelon rind; cut into 1-inch pieces. Dissolve lime or salt in 2 quarts water and pour over rind....

 

watermelon sherbet



miniature semi-sweet chocolate chipslime sherbet, slightly softenedpineapple sherbet, slightly softenedraspberry sherbet, slightly softened

Line a 1 1/2-quart round metal bowl with plastic wrap. Press a thin layer of lime sherbet against the bottom and sides of the bowl. Freeze, uncovered, until firm. Spread...

melon sorbet



sugardry white winemint sprigs for garnishchopped melon honeydew, cantaloupe or watermelon

Puree chopped melon in blender and set aside. Mix sugar and wine in saucepan and simmer until sugar is dissolved. Mix in the melon puree. Pour into loaf pan and...

 

watermelon rind pickles



sugarwatercider vinegarpickling spices

Select a melon with a thick rind. Remove outer green skin and pink flesh; use only the greenish white parts of rind, cut in 1-inch cubes. Combine water and lime....

watermelon pickles



sugarvinegaroil of clovesoil of cinnamon

Cut off all green rind and pink part of watermelon. Cut into 1-inch cubes. Cover with hot water and parboil until it can be pierced with a fork, but be...

 

spanish salad



grated Cheddar cheesesmall onion, choppedsmall green peppercorn chips

Drain beans well. Add dressing; let set for 2 hours (better overnight). Combine head of lettuce, tomato, onion and cheese. Toss salad. Last, add corn chips, crumbled well....

sour cream fruit salad



sour creamshredded coconutminiature marshmallowscan mandarin oranges

Combine all ingredients together and chill....

 

sparkling rainbow melon



watermelon balls or cubeshoneydew melon balls or cubesfrozen limeade concentrate, thawedcantaloupe melon balls or cubes

In large, nonmetal bowl, combine all ingredients, except carbonated beverage. Cover. Refrigerate 1 to 2 hours to blend flavors.|| Just before serving, add carbonated beverage, stirring gently. Makes 12 (1/2-cup)...