Cantaloupe Preserves

Ingredients

• 5 cups cantaloupe (cubed)
• 4 cups sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

• 1 (85 ml) packet liquid fruit pectin (in a foil pouch)
• 1/2 teaspoon butter or margarine

Directions

1. 1

   Combine all ingredients in a large sauce pan bring to a boil and simmer until fruit is clear.

2. 2

   Puree in blender (if needed).

3. 3

   Ladle into prepared jars.

4. 4

   Process in a hot water bath for 10 minutes.