Cucamelon, Cucumelon, Mexican sour gherkin, Mouse Melon or Mexican Sour Cucumber, Melothria scabra is a herbaceous climber in the cucumber family (Cucurbitaceae) is grown for its tiny edible fruit that looks just like a miniature striped watermelon.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Vegetable
Time 35m
Yield 2 half pints
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place cucamelon in a small bowl sprinkle with salt and top with ice cold water chill for 2 hours.
- Rinse and drain.
- Heat water, wine vinegar seeds turmeric, epazote and honey to a boil in a nonreactive saucepan. Remove from heat.
- To your sterilized jars, add raspberry leaves and cilantro, mouse melons, garlic and chili`s. Top with hot brine and seal in a hot water bath for 10 minutes.
- Give it a couple days for flavors to meld. Or save for entertaining. Serve along side olives with cute toothpicks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.2, Fat 0.4, Sodium 7086.6, Carbohydrate 14.1, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 11.5, Protein 1
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