CANTALOUPE OR HONEYDEW PRESERVES
Preserved melon with a hint of ginger. Probably one of the more unusual fruits to preserve, but delicious. Would make a special gift.
Provided by littleturtle
Categories Melons
Time 46m
Yield 9-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Drop melon into boiling water.
- Let water return to a boil, then drain.
- Rinse with ice water, and let drain for 20 minutes.
- Spread the melon on a platter, sprinkle with alcohol and let stand for 15 minutes.
- Make a syrup by mixing 2 cups of the sugar with the cup of water.
- Add the ginger to the syrup and cook mixture over low heat, gradually adding the rest of the sugar.
- Add the melon to the syrup and continue cooking until melon becomes transparent.
- Remove the ginger.
- When mixture has cooled, place in jars and seal.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.1, Fat 0.1, Sodium 8.6, Carbohydrate 93, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 92.8, Protein 0.4
CANTALOUPE IN HONEYDEW ALMOND SOUP
Cookbook author Reem Kassis shares her take on a beloved childhood snack of melon slices and almond juice. It makes a refreshing dessert.
Provided by Reem Kassis
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a blender, combine the honeydew, sugar, almond extract, and almond milk and blend until very smooth. Chill until cold.
- Use a melon baller to scoop out balls of cantaloupe, or simply cut into small bite-size cubes. Keep chilled until ready to serve.
- To serve, pour ½ cup (4 fl oz. or 120 ml) of the honeydew almond soup into a shallow bowl and top with pieces of cantaloupe.
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