Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
What these numbers assume — 4 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Clove | 1 tsp ground (2g) | 7 |
| Cinnamon | 1 tsp ground (2.6g) | 6 |
| Vinegar | 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled | 3 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- three pounds sugar to three pints vinegar
- half thick
- one night
- nine mornings
- vinegar
- cinnamon
- cloves
Directions
Take them when just ripe ; pare and slice about an inch and a half thick ; put them in alum water one night ; take out and drain well ; allow three pounds sugar to three pints vinegar ; boil well and skim ; pour over the melons ; pour off the syrup and heat and pour back nine mornings, the last time add cinnamon and cloves to suit the taste; boil the syrup down till just enough to cover the pickles.