Source: Nolonely, AdobeStockFragrant melon is perfect for preparing a wide variety of desserts – from ice cream to fruit salads. We're sharing 12 interesting recipes, but we strongly recommend using juicy and ripe melons!
1. Melon Sorbet
Source: postila.ruA dessert for the hottest and sunniest days.
You will need: 500g melon, 8 tbsp water, 4 tbsp lemon juice, 6 tbsp sugar.
Preparation: Boil water and sugar to make a syrup, then let it cool. Blend the melon pulp until smooth. Add lemon juice and sugar syrup, and blend again. Pour the mixture into a container and freeze for 4-6 hours. During the first 2-3 hours, stir the sorbet every 30 minutes.
2. Candied Melon
Source: mashed.comMaking candied melon takes a little time, but they store well afterwards.
You will need: 1 kg melon, 1.2 kg sugar, 400 ml water, 1.5 g citric acid.
Preparation: Peel and cut the melon into pieces. Make a syrup from water and sugar, pour it over the melon, and let it sit for 12-20 hours. Then bring to a boil, simmer for 5 minutes, and let it cool completely again. Repeat this step 2-3 more times. During the last boil, add citric acid. Drain the candied melon in a colander, let them drip dry, then spread them on parchment paper and dry in the sun or in a slightly open oven at 80 degrees Celsius.
3. Melon Ice Cream with Condensed Milk
Source: pinterest.comOnly two ingredients, and sweet tooths will be absolutely delighted!
You will need: 3 kg melon, 1 can condensed milk.
Preparation: Peel and cut the melon into pieces. Freeze them until solid. Then blend the melon with condensed milk until smooth and return to the freezer for a short while.
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4. Fruit Salad with Melon and Honey
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruThis salad can be served directly in a melon half.
You will need: 1/2 melon, 1 banana, 1 kiwi, 200g canned pineapple, 1 peach, 4 tsp honey.
Preparation: Peel and cut all fruits into small pieces. Dress the salad with honey and serve.
5. Fried Melon
Source: koolinar.ruWe recommend drizzling it with chocolate topping and sprinkling with almond flakes.
You will need: 300g melon, 20g butter, 1 tbsp sugar.
Preparation: Peel and slice the melon thinly. Melt sugar in butter in a pan, fry the melon in this caramel for 2-3 minutes on each side over medium heat.
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6. Melon Milkshake
Source: AdobeStockBoth a drink and a dessert in one glass – pure summer delight.
You will need: 100g ice cream, 3 melon slices, 1 glass milk, sugar, vanilla or cinnamon.
Preparation: Peel and cut the melon. Put all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
7. Melon Jelly
Source: pinterest.comNot only delicious, but also impressive jelly with whole pieces of melon.
You will need: 300g melon, 4 tbsp sugar, 2 pinches citric acid, 500 ml and 4 tbsp water, 2 tbsp gelatin.
Preparation: Dissolve gelatin in 4 tablespoons of water. Peel and cut the melon into small cubes, add citric acid, sugar, and 500 ml of water. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 5 minutes. Add the gelatin, mix everything together, pour the jelly into molds, and refrigerate.
8. Frozen Melon and Lime Popsicles
Source: postila.ruWe recommend freezing it in popsicle molds or yogurt cups.
You will need: 800g melon, 100g lime, 50g sugar.
Preparation: Peel and cut the melon, squeeze the juice from the lime, and add sugar. Blend everything until smooth, pour into molds, and freeze.
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9. Melon and Mascarpone Ice Cream
Source: dzen.ruThis dessert can even be served at a festive table with fresh berries and chocolate.
You will need: 500g melon, 200 ml 33% cream, 100g mascarpone, 150g sugar, 50 ml lemon juice.
Preparation: Blend the melon pulp until smooth. Separately, whisk the cream with a mixer until stiff peaks form, add sugar with lemon juice, and whisk again. Add mascarpone, mix, and then combine this mixture with the melon. Freeze the ice cream for 4-5 hours. Whisk it with a blender every hour.
10. Melon Fruit Salad with Berries
Source: vk.comIf desired, drizzle the salad with yogurt, honey, or your favorite sweet syrup.
You will need: 1 pear, 1 apple, 1/3 melon, 20g red currants, 5-7 strawberries, 1/2 orange.
Preparation: Peel and finely chop the fruits. Chop the strawberries, and remove the red currants from their stems. Mix the salad and serve.
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11. Baked Melon with Sugar
Source: dzen.ruBrown cane sugar works best here.
You will need: 1.5 kg melon, 1 orange, 1 tbsp lemon juice, sugar, cinnamon.
Preparation: Slice the peeled melon into wedges, place in a baking dish, and drizzle with lemon juice. Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon. Repeat layers as needed. Top with orange slices. Bake for 1 hour in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius until the oranges darken, then you can discard them.
12. Melon in Ginger Syrup
Source: zdorovogotovim.ruA recipe for those who prefer unusual and spicy desserts!
You will need: 1 melon, 80-100g sugar, 3 cm ginger, 80 ml water, 0.5 tsp vegetable oil.
Preparation: Grate the ginger and lightly fry half of it in oil with a spoon of sugar. Make a syrup from water and the remaining sugar, add all the ginger, simmer for another 10 minutes, and strain the syrup through a sieve. Cut the peeled melon into cubes, pour this syrup over it, and refrigerate for several hours.