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

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

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.

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