Melons - page #7

watermelon rind preserves



sugarcold waterlemon juiceground ginger

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 cooler



ice cubeschilled apple juiceripe banana, peeled and frozenpeeled kiwi, cut up

Blend all ingredients in blender until smooth. Makes 4 cups....

watermelon pickles



sugarsaltvinegarwhole cloves

Peel and remove all green and pink portions from the rind. Cut in 1-inch cubes and soak overnight in salt water (4 tablespoons of salt to 1 quart of water)....

 

fabulous fruit salad



can sweetened condensed milklemon juiceCool Whipdry jello any flavor

Stir the milk and lemon juice together until creamy. Add remaining ingredients. Stir together and chill....

watermelon sherbet



raspberry sherbet, softenedlime sherbet, softenedlemon or pineapple sherbet, softenedminiature chocolate bits

Use round bottom bowl sprayed with Pam. Spread lime sherbet on bottom and sides of bowl. Freeze 1/2 hour until firm. Spread thin layer of lemon or pineapple sherbet. Freeze...

 

watermelon slush



sugarwaterlemon juicelemon-lime soda

In large saucepan, combine water and sugar. Bring to boiling, stirring, until sugar is dissolved; boil gently uncovered 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in fruit punch...

sour cream fruit salad



sugarsour creamminiature marshmallowspecan pieces

Mix all ingredients together. Let set for at least 2 hours before serving....

 

watermelon rind pickles



sugarsaltcold watervinegar

Remove green and pink from watermelon. Cut into 1-inch pieces. let stand overnight in salt and water.|| In a large kettle prepare remaining ingredients. Drain and rinse rind. Cover with...

healthy fruit salad



chopped pecanscoconutminiature marshmallowslow-fat sour cream

Mix and serve....

 

watermelon rind pickles



sugarwatervinegaroil of cloves

Mix 1/2 cup of salt with 2 quarts of water. Soak rind overnight; drain. Rinse with clear water and drain. Cook in fresh water until tender (about 10 minutes). Drain...

watermelon rind pickles



sugarcinnamonvinegarcloves

Cover rinds with water and boil until clean. Drain thoroughly. Boil vinegar, sugar and spices wrapped in cheesecloth ball. Boil until clean, stirring occasionally. Pour over rinds. Each day for...

 

watermelon sherbet



sugarenvelope unflavored gelatincranberry juice cocktailcubed, seeded watermelon

Place watermelon cubes in blender or food processor and blend until smooth (approximately 3 cups of mixture). Stir in sugar. In a saucepan, combine gelatin and juice cocktail. Add to...

watermelon pickles



sugarmaraschino cherrieslemon, thinly slicedwhole cloves

Trim dark green and pink parts from rind; cut in 1-inch cubes. Measure 7 cups. Soak overnight in solution of salt and 1 quart water (it may take more to...

 

cantaloupe ice



granulated sugarwaterlemon juicevery ripe cantaloupes

Combine water and sugar in a saucepan and simmer about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool.|| Meanwhile, cut cantaloupes in half, remove seeds and scoop the pulp and juice...

melon ball



orange juicevodkafrozen lemonadeMidori

Mix together with shaker and add ice. Can also be done in blender with ice for a slush effect. Makes 1 serving....

 

cantaloupe ice cream



dash of saltsmall can Carnation milkeggs, slightly beatencan Eagle Brand milk

Heat whole milk and can milk on low; remove when warm. Add sugar and set aside. Beat eggs slightly and add to the milk (I use a whisk; it works...

watermelon rind pickles



sugarwatervinegarlime

Syrup:1 1/2 qt. vinegar5 lb. sugar1/2 can allspice1/2 can stick cinnamon Cut watermelon rind into 2-inch squares. Remove all red, soak 3 hours in lime water. Rinse well and put...

 

watermelon pickles



sugarsaltwatervinegar

Peel green from watermelon rinds; soak in 4 quarts of water and salt for 24 hours. Drain. Cover melon slices with boiling water and boil 1 1/2 hours. Drain and...

melon-cucumber salad



sugarsaltvegetable oillemon juice

Mix oil, lemon juice, sugar, salt and pepper in tightly covered container. Toss with melon and cucumbers. Cover and refrigerate no longer than 8 hours. Drain. Serve on salad greens....

 

watermelon rind pickles



sugarwatervinegarlime

Syrup:1 1/2 qt. vinegar5 lb. sugar1/2 can allspice1/2 can stick cinnamon Cut watermelon rind into 2-inch squares; remove all red. Soak 3 hours in lime water. Rinse well and put...