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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