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Cantaloupe Preserves
2 lb. firm, ripe cantaloupe
1 3/4 lb.. sugar (4 cups)
juice of 1 lemon

Peel cantaloupe and cut in thin slices 1" long. Mix sugar and cantaloupe; let stand overnight.
Add lemon juice; cook until clear. Pour into hot jars. Adjust lids at once and process in boiling water bath (212° F.) 5 minutes. Remove from canner and complete seals, unless closures are self sealing type.
Makes about 2 pints

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