15 Melon Jam Recipes That Will Delight the Whole Family
Source: Natashamam35, AdobeStockAlthough melon jam is not yet common in our regions, it is truly a wonderful solution. Sweet and juicy, it is ideal for a variety of preparations. We share 15 simple recipes! You will need melon without skin and seeds.
1. Melon Jam with Citric Acid
Source: pinterest.comThanks to citric acid, this jam won't be too sweet.
You will need: 2 kg melon, 1.4 kg sugar, 1 tsp citric acid.
Preparation: Cut the melon into cubes, cover with sugar, and leave for half an hour. Then bring the mixture to a boil, cook for 5 minutes, and let it cool. Cook for another 10-15 minutes and add citric acid at the end.
2. Melon Jam with Apples
Source: karamino.blogspot.comTart apple varieties are best for balancing the flavors.
You will need: 1 kg melon, 500 g apples, 40 g lemon, 750 g sugar.
Preparation: Cut the melon and apples into cubes, add lemon juice and zest, and cover everything with sugar. Bring the jam to a boil and simmer for 30-40 minutes over low heat. Seal it in sterilized jars for winter.
3. Melon Jam with Spices
Source: gustoase.netThis will surely appeal to lovers of spicy sweets. An excellent choice for tea!
You will need: 500 g melon pulp, 1 lemon, 200 g brown sugar, 1 star anise, 1 cinnamon stick, 2 cloves, 2 cardamom pods.
Preparation: Blanch the lemon with boiling water, remove the seeds, and blend it with the peel. Finely chop the melon, mix all ingredients, and bring to a boil. Cook the jam until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat, let it cool, and cook for another 5 minutes. Repeat this one more time, then seal in prepared jars.
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4. Melon and Watermelon Jam for Winter
Source: pinterest.comOnly the peeled pulp of melon and watermelon is needed here.
You will need: 2 kg melon, 2 kg watermelon, 1 kg sugar.
Preparation: Cut the melon and watermelon pulp into cubes, cover with sugar, and leave overnight. Then bring the jam to a boil, cook for 10 minutes, and let it cool. Repeat the previous step. The third time, cook the jam for 10 minutes and seal it in sterilized jars.
5. Melon Jam with Lime and Ginger
Source: pinterest.comTo make the taste even more original, replace at least half of the sugar with brown sugar.
You will need: 1 kg melon, 300 g sugar, 70 g ginger, 1 lime.
Preparation: Chop the melon, grate the ginger, zest the lime, and squeeze its juice. Add sugar, mix everything together, and leave for 2-3 hours. Bring the jam to a boil and cook for 10-15 minutes over medium heat, stirring.
6. Melon and Raspberry Jam for Winter
Source: livemaster.byNot only very tasty, but also especially healthy in winter!
You will need: 1 kg melon, 500 g raspberries, 800 g sugar.
Preparation: Cut the melon into cubes, lightly mash the raspberries, add sugar, and bring everything to a boil. Cook the jam for 5 minutes and let it cool. Then repeat this step once more. The third time, cook the jam for 5 minutes and distribute it into prepared jars.
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7. Melon Jam with Orange
Source: ideireceptov.ruOptionally, add a little vanilla or cinnamon to the preparation.
You will need: 1 kg melon, 1 orange, 750 g sugar, 150 ml water.
Preparation: Cut the melon pulp into cubes, and squeeze the juice and zest from the orange. Mix everything together, add water and sugar, and bring to a boil. Cook the jam for about 45 minutes over low heat.
8. Melon Jam with Cognac
Source: mirtesen.ruWho said jam is only for children?
You will need: 1 kg melon, 200 ml cognac, 200 g sugar, 300 ml water.
Preparation: Cut the melon into medium pieces. Boil a syrup from water and sugar, add the melon to it, and cook for 15-20 minutes. Pour in the cognac, cook for another 5-7 minutes, and seal the jam in sterilized jars.
9. Melon Jam with Bananas
Source: ideireceptov.ruA very original version of an exotic preserve!
You will need: 1 kg melon, 2 lemons, 500 g bananas, 800 g sugar.
Preparation: Cut the melon pulp into cubes, cover with sugar, and leave overnight. Then add the juice of one lemon, bring to a boil, and cook the jam for half an hour. Add peeled and sliced bananas, as well as the second lemon. Cook the jam for another 20 minutes and seal for winter.
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10. Melon Jam with Coffee and Walnuts
Source: risitv.ruThis is a ready-made dessert – no need to add anything else.
You will need: 700 g melon, 300 g sugar, 1 tsp instant coffee, 1 tsp vanilla sugar, 35 g walnuts.
Preparation: Finely chop the melon, mix with sugar, and leave for 3-4 hours. Dissolve the coffee in a few spoons of the released juice and add to the melon. Add vanilla sugar, bring everything to a boil, and cook for 15 minutes, stirring. Add chopped walnuts, cook for another 10 minutes, and seal the jam in sterilized jars.
11. Melon Jam with Cucumber and Mint
Source: cpykami.ruRefreshing jam with a light, pleasant taste and unusual texture.
You will need: 500 g melon, 300 g cucumbers, 250 g sugar, 1 tbsp pectin, 1 sprig of mint, 1 tsp citric acid.
Preparation: Peel the cucumbers and melon, and grate them. Mix sugar, pectin, and citric acid, and add to the grated mixture. Add chopped mint, leave everything for 2 hours, and then bring the mixture to a boil. Cook the jam for another 7-10 minutes and seal in sterilized jars.
12. Melon and Plum Jam for Winter
Source: attuale.ruFor this recipe, we recommend using 'Vengerka' plums.
You will need: 1 kg melon, 1 kg plums, 1 kg sugar.
Preparation: Remove pits from plums and arbitrarily chop them with the melon. Cover with sugar, leave for a couple of hours, and bring to a boil. Let it cool slightly, bring to a boil again, and cook the jam for half an hour.
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13. Melon and Peach Jam for Winter
Source: botanichka.ruNaturally, nectarines are also perfectly suitable for this preparation.
You will need: 1.5 kg melon, 1.5 kg peaches, 2.5 kg sugar, 1 lemon.
Preparation: Peel the melon, remove pits from peaches, and cover everything with sugar overnight. Bring to a boil, cook for 10 minutes, and let it cool. Repeat the previous step once more. Pour in lemon juice, bring to a boil again, and cook for another 10 minutes. Distribute the jam into jars and seal with lids.
14. Melon and Pear Jam for Winter
Source: ideireceptov.ruThe main highlight of this jam is the spice blend.
You will need: 1 kg melon, 1 kg pears, 1 kg sugar, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 pinch nutmeg, 1 tsp cinnamon, 2 pinches ground cloves and cardamom.
Preparation: Peel the pears and melon, and cut them into small cubes. Cover with sugar and leave for a couple of hours. Bring the jam to a boil and cook for 20 minutes. Add lemon juice and spices, cook for another 15 minutes, and pour into sterilized jars.
15. Melon Jam with Strawberries and Honey
Source: fedoskinolife.ruVery sweet yet not cloyingly so – simply a treasure!
You will need: 1 kg melon, 600 g strawberries, 500 g sugar, 5 tbsp honey, 200 ml water.
Preparation: Cut the melon into cubes and arbitrarily chop the strawberries. Mix water, sugar, and honey, bring to a boil, and add the melon and strawberries. Cook the jam for about 1 hour over low heat, then distribute it into jars and seal.
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