Michigan State University Extension
Preserving Food Safely - 01600644
10/13/97

FREEZING MELONS

SLICES,
CUBES OR BALLS                                      

    Prepare:   Cut firm-ripe melons in half;  remove  seeds

and
soft tissues holding them.   If for slices or cubes, cut

off
all rind;  cut to shape.   If for balls,  do not cut off

rind,
 but  scoop with a baller,  taking care not to include

any
rind.                                                   

    Wet pack, syrup: Cover with 30 (1 cup water to 3/8 cup 

sugar)
percent syrup.  Leave 1/2-inch headspace.            

   Seal, label and freeze.                                 

CRUSHED
(NOT FOR WATERMELON)                                

    Prepare:   Halve,  cut off rind; remove seeds and their

soft
tissue.  Crush or put through the food chopper, using a

coarse
knife.                                               

    Wet  pack,  juice:   Add 1 tablespoon sugar to  each  1

quart
 of  crushed  melon, if you wish, also add 1  teaspoon

lemon
 juice  per  quart to  perk  up the flavor.  Stir   to

dissolve.
 Pack, leaving 1/2-inch headspace.                

    Seal, label and freeze.                                

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