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Spiced Cantaloupe

List of Ingredients




6 lbs. of cantaloupe cut as nearly one size as possible,
4 qts. of water,
1 oz. of alum;
bring to the boiling point, drop in your fruit, cook 15 minutes, lift and drain a short while.

Then take 1 qt. of vinegar,
3 lbs. of white sugar,
3 teaspoonfuls of yellow mustard seed,
1 teaspoonful of black mustard seed,
1 teaspoonful whole mace,
8 inch stick cinnamon,
9 whole cloves,
about a doz. whole allspice.
Place the fruit in it and slowly cook until clear; requires about 2 hours.



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