Melon Peach Conserve

6 c Diced, peeled peaches

2 c Diced cantaloupe

6 c Sugar

1/4 c Lemon juice

2 tb Syrup from preserved ginger

1/4 c Chopped, preserved ginger

1/4 c Chopped pecans

Chunky fruit preserves enlived a plate of cheese and crackers. Or try them with roast pork. In a large kettle, place peaches and cantaloupe. Simmer 30 minutes,stirring gently to prevent sticking. Add sugar, lemon juice and syrup and boil rapidly until mixture thickens; stir to prevent sticking. Stir in ginger and pecans and pour into hot sterilized jars. Seal with 2 layers of paraffin. Cool, cover and store in cool, dry, dark place. Fills about 10 small jars. Origin: Canadian Gardening Magazine, June/July 1993 Shared by: Sharon Stevens.