Spiced Muskmelons

Submitted By: Mrs. Roman Miller

Ingredients

• 2 medium muskmelons
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 4 cups sugar
• 1 cup vinegar
• 3 cups water
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 tablespoons whole cloves

Instructions

Peel and wash muskmelons. Over the top of melons, pour 1 tablespoon salt and

enough hot water to cover. Scald for five minutes; drain.
Combine sugar, vinegar, 3 cups water, 2 teaspoons salt, and cloves. Boil for 10 minutes. Add melons and boil for one hour. Cool before serving.
Yield: four to five quarts.