Kaye and Geoff's Recipes - Preserves and Chutneys


Rockmelon Chutney

2 kg rockmelon rind		1.75 kg sugar
2 cups dried currents		2 large oranges, coarsely diced
1.25 light white vinegar	2 tsp powdered allspice
1 tsp salt			2 large green pappers, seeded and diced

Cut up the rockmelon rind, including 5 mm of the pulp, into bite-sized pieces and put into large saucepan with enough water to cover. Boil for 12 minutes, then drain.

Add the remaining ingredients to the rockmelon, cover and simmer over a medium heat for 45 minutes. Remove the cover and simmer for another 45 minutes or until the juice has thickened.

Pour into warm sterilised jars and seal.