Cantaloupe Relish - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 medium cantaloupes, medium sized (seeded, pared and cut into small cubes)
3 1/2 cups sugar
2 cups nuts, chopped (your choice)
1 1/2 cups vinegar
1 cup onion, peeled and chopped
1/3 cup lemon juice (bottled is best)
2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons whole cloves
1 teaspoon whole allspice
2 cinnamon sticks
1 lemon, sliced and seeded

Preparation

Combine ingredients in a large kettle; simmer over low heat for about 2 - 2 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally until syrup thickens.
Ladle immediately into hot jelly or canning jars.
Wipe rims, place lids and screw on bands just finger tight.
Process in boiling water bath for five minutes.