Recipe: Melon Peach Conserve

Title: Melon Peach Conserve
Categories: Toppings
Yield: 6 servings

6 c Diced, peeled peaches 2 tb Syrup from preserved ginger
2 c Diced cantaloupe 1/4 c Chopped, preserved ginger
6 c Sugar 1/4 c Chopped pecans
1/4 c Lemon juice

Chunky fruit preserves enlived a plate of cheese and crackers. Or try them
with roast pork.

In a large kettle, place peaches and cantaloupe. Simmer 30
minutes,stirring gently to prevent sticking. Add sugar, lemon juice and
syrup and boil rapidly until mixture thickens; stir to prevent sticking.
Stir in ginger and pecans and pour into hot sterilized jars. Seal with 2
layers of paraffin. Cool, cover and store in cool, dry, dark place. Fills
about 10 small jars.

Origin: Canadian Gardening Magazine, June/July 1993 Shared by: Sharon
Stevens.