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                            CANTALOUPE PICKLES

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
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  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   4       c            Sugar
   3       c            Water
   1       tb           Allspice
   1       tb           Whole cloves
   1       lg           Stick cinnamon
   1       c            Vinegar
                        Cantaloupe rind

  Select melons which are slightly under ripe.  Remove
  rind and all soft portion.  Cut in pieces suitable for
  serving.  Cover with a brine made by dissolving 4
  tablespoons salt in 1 quart water. Let stand 3 hours.
  Drain. Rinse in cold water.  Add rind to sirup made of
  remaining ingredients. There should be sufficient
  sirup to cover rind. Boil 10 minutes. Let stand
  overnight. Boil slowly until rind is clear. The
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