Preserved Citron Melon

Ingredients

• Citron melon, 6 pounds
• Lemons, 4
• Sugar, 3 pounds
• Water, 3 pints

Method

1. 1

   Peel melons, remove seeds and cut into 1/4-inch slices.

2. 2

   Boil melon in a little water about 1/2 hour or until it looks clear.

3. 3

   Then drain, cover with cold water and let stand overnight.

4. 4

   Next morning boil ginger in the water until flavored, remove, add sugar and when dissolved add lemon peel and boil till no more scum rises.

5. 5

   Remove lemon peel, add lemon juice and citron.

6. 6

   Boil till citron is clear and soft.

7. 7

   Pack in sterilized jars while hot.

As published

This recipe was extracted from Mary Jane's cook book (1916) by Mary Jane, Sophie D. Coe, page 83. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.

PRESERVED CITRON MELON. Citron melon, 6 pounds. Lemons, 4. Sugar, 3 pounds. Green ginger root. Water, 3 pints

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