Title: Pie Melon and Lemon Jam
Categories: Jam
Yield: 8 Cups

		Pie melon
3	md	Lemons
2	l	Water
2	kg	Sugar

Peel melon, discard seeds and dice or mince 2 kg of the flesh. Place in a large bowl.

Finely grate rind from lemons (1-1/2 tablespoons). Remove pith and seeds and tie in a muslin bag.

Add rind, lemon flesh (chopped) and water to the melon, add muslin bag and cover. Stand overnight.

Transfer all ingredients to a large pan, bring to boil and simmer covered for about 45 minutes. Discard bag of seeds.

Add sugar, stir without boling until sugar is dissolved. Boil uncovered without stirring for about 45 minutes or until jam jells. Makes about 8 cups.

From Iris Ramsay; reprinted in "Herbology" the official organ of the Australian Herb Society Typed, but not tested, by Greg Mayman, 05-25-98

From: Greg Mayman Date: 05-25-98 (09:30) The Once And Future Legend (1) Cooking

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