CITRUS CANTALOUPE BUTTER

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This sweet, chunky cantaloupe butter gets its warm spice flavor from the cinnamon. Orange sections and lime juice give it a citrusy twist. -Mary Leverette, Columbia, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 5 half-pints.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 medium cantaloupes, peeled, seeded and cubed
2 cups orange sections, pith and seeds removed
5 cups sugar
1/2 cup bottled lime juice
2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
1 tablespoon grated lime zest

Steps:

Process cantaloupe and orange sections in batches in a blender until pureed. Transfer to a Dutch oven., Add sugar, lime juice, cinnamon and zest. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until mixture is reduced to 5 cups and reaches a thick, spreadable consistency, about 2 hours, stirring frequently. Discard cinnamon sticks., Carefully ladle hot mixture into 5 hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight. , Submerge jars in a canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered. Bring to a boil; process for 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 5mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.