Cantaloupe Butter Food

CANTALOUPE CRUNCH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a medium bowl, mix together the cantaloupe, lemon juice, sugar, flour, 2 tablespoons melted butter, cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla. Transfer to a 9 inch square baking dish, and spread the dry cake mix evenly over the top. Drizzle the remaining melted butter over the cake mix.
• Bake for 45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top is golden brown.

CANTALOUPE BUTTER

Steps:

• Remove the seeds of the cantaloupes and scoop out the edible portion of the pulp.
• Dice the fruit coarsely and simmer, uncovered, in a preserving kettle until tender; or puree the pulp in a blender.
• Measure the pulp; there should be 4 cups.
• Return pulp to the preserving kettle and add the sugar, lemon juice, and nutmeg.
• Cook the mixture uncovered over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the butter is thick enough to spread, about 1 1/2 hours.
• Ladle into hot, sterilized jars and seal immediately.

PROSCIUTTO, CANTALOUPE AND BUTTER SANDWICH WITH BASIL DRIZZLE

Steps:

• For the basil drizzle: Combine the basil, parsley, salt, red pepper flakes, garlic, lemon juice and chile in a mini food processor and pulse to make a chunky paste. Add the olive oil and process until smooth and bright green.
• For the prosciutto, cantaloupe and butter sandwich: Spread the butter on both cut sides of the baguette. Drizzle the bottom piece with a tablespoon or so of the basil drizzle. Layer the prosciutto and cantaloupe on the bottom piece of the baguette, ruffling and folding the prosciutto as you go. Drizzle a tablespoon of the basil drizzle over the top. Drizzle the cut side of the top piece with 1/4 cup or so of the basil drizzle. Place the top piece of baguette on the prosciutto and cantaloupe and cut into 2 sandwiches using a serrated knife. Serve the extra basil drizzle on the side or reserve for another use.

CANTALOUPE BUTTER

Steps:

• 1. Remove the seeds of the cantaloupes and scoop out the edible portion of the pulp. Dice the fruit coursely and simmer, uncovered, in a preserving kettle until tender; or puree the pulp in a blender. Measure the pulp; there should be 4 cups. Return pulp to the preserving kettle and add the sugar, lemon juice, and nutmeg. Cook the mixture uncovered over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the butter is thick enough to spread, about 1 1/2 hours. Ladle into hot, sterilized jars and seal immediately.

CANTALOUPE MELON BUTTER

Steps:

• In a small saucepan simmer fruit unitl soft. Cool to room temperature.
• Place all ingredients in blender or food processor until smoothe.
• Shape butter into a roll. wrap in plastic wrap.

CANTALOUPE BUTTER

Steps:

• 1. Pare the cantaloupe, remove seeds and cut into 1x2 inch squares. Dissolve the alum in the water and bring to a boil. Add the cantaloupe and cook for 15 minutes. Drain well. Combine vinegar, sugar and spices. Add the cantaloupe and simmer until fruit is transparent.(about 45 minutes). Place in hot sterilized jars and seal.