Cantaloupe, Sweet and Sour

• 1 medium cantaloupe
• 1 cup sugar or 1 cup equivalent in sugar substitute
• 1 tablespoon mixed pickling spices
• 12 cup apple cider vinegar
• 12 cup water
• watercress (optional)

1. Peel and seed cantaloupe.
2. Cut into bite size pieces or make melon balls.
3. Place in a shallow bowl.
4. Combine sugar or sugar substitue, pickling spices, vinegar and water in a small saucepan; heat to boiling, lower heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Strain over cantaloupe, toss to combine.
6. Cover and chill for several hours or overnight to blend flavors.
7. Serve on plates with a garnish of little bundles of watercress, if desired.

cantaloupe, sugar, mixed pickling, apple cider vinegar, water

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cantaloupe-sweet-and-sour-68905 (may not work)