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4.3/5
(3 Votes)
Ingredients
- 1 (3 1/2-lb.) cantaloupe
- 1 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled
- Cheesecloth or coffee filter
- 2 tablespoons Demerara sugar
- 1 teaspoon loosely packed lime zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Preparation
Step 1
Peel, seed, and slice cantaloupe into 1/2-inch-thick wedges. Grate ginger to equal 1 Tbsp., using large holes of a box grater. Place grated ginger in a piece of cheesecloth or a coffee filter. Squeeze juice from grated ginger into a large bowl; discard solids. Add cantaloupe, sugar, and remaining ingredients to bowl; toss to coat. Pack mixture into 2 (1-qt.) wide-mouth canning jars; pour any accumulated juices into jars. Cover with metal lids, and screw on bands. Chill 3 to 8 hours.