Posts

Showing posts with the label cantaloupe

Cantaloupe Jam

Image
Since the hubby planted a bigger garden this year, I have cantaloupe coming in faster than we can eat it. I started wondering if I could save it somehow. Freezing is, of course, not an option. Then I ran across an article online about melon jam, and thought, why not??? So, after a little research, I came up with this recipe for cantaloupe jam! I will admit that I did not completely wash the salt off of the cantaloupe. I did want a little salty-sweet flavor. I also admit that we sprinkle a little salt on our cantaloupe and watermelon. It seemed like the right thing to do, and it turned out delicious!  If you decide to do it this way, taste the cantaloupe before cooking it down to make sure it's not too salty. If it is, rinse it some more. With the next batch, I'm going to add peppercorns for another "twist." I already have 2 more large cantaloupes ripe and sitting in my kitchen! 14 cups cubed cantaloupe, about 2 large cantaloupe 1/4 cup kosher salt  4 cups sugar 3/4 cu...

Simple Fresh Fruit Salad

Image
Simple Fresh Fruit Salad Cantaloupe Watermelon Honeydew Melon Strawberries Grapes, Red and Green Granny Smith Apples Gala Apples Pineapple (can/cans of  DOLE� chunk) Mint, optional Simply cut the fruit into bites size chunks and toss. I used  DOLE�  canned pineapple and use part of the juice as a sauce for the salad. If you use apple or a fruit that might brown, quickly toss in the pineapple juice after slicing.