Sweet & Spicy Southern Melon Cubes

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   Combine vinegar and water in a large saucepot; tie spices into a spice bag (cheesecloth or even 2 coffee filters tied at the end works fine) and add to vinegar mixture.

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   Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for five minutes.

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   Remove from heat and add the melon; let stand for two hours.

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   Add the sugar; bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves.

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   Reduce heat; simmer until cantaloupe becomes somewhat transparent, stirring periodically to make sure all the melon gets submerged in the liquid.

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   Pack hot melon into waiting hot half pint jars, leaving a 1/4 inch headspace then ladle hot pickling liquid over melon, leaving a 1/4 inch headspace.

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   Remove air bubbles and process for ten minutes in a boiling water bath.

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   Note- you can sub an equal amount of pickling spice for the spices listed.

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   The flavor will be slightly different but still good (I'd suggest using a bit extra cinnamon though if you do that).

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    Also, you can simply make small melon balls instead of going to the trouble of cubing it.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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