Freezing Melons

Cantaloupes, watermelon, honeydews, and other melons are easy to freeze. Here's how to freeze melons, with or without sugar.

Ingredients:

• Fresh melon
• Water
• Sugar (optional)

Equipment:

• Ice cream scoop
• Knife
• Freezer container (or bags)

Preparation:

1. Select the fruit
2. Prepare the syrup by disolving sugar into luke war water, mixing until the solution is clear. (Use the chart below)
3. Chill the syrup before using.
4. Cut the melon in half, remove seeds and rind. Cut melon into slices, cubes or balls.
5. Pack into containers and cover with syrup (the sugar syrup will retain freshness, flavor and color) Or just fill the containers or freezer bags without the syrup.
6. Seal the containers and freeze.