Write a comment
Melon Jam with Lemon
Lemon and melon jam is a vibrant explosion of flavors in a small jar. The dessert has an unusual taste and an original aromatic bouquet. Making the jam takes very little time. The jam is suitable for canning in winter or storing in the refrigerator under a nylon lid. If you still don't know what to make with melon in the summer, then this step-by-step recipe with photos is specifically for you! This result will definitely not disappoint you! Children love melon jam with lemon because it is not only sweet but also has an interesting tang. The calorie content of the jam is low - only 136 calories!
Calorie content: 136 kcal per 100 grams of the dish.
Ingredients
Show ingredients
- sugar - 250 g;
- lemon - 1/2 pcs;
- vanilla - to taste;
- potato starch - 1 tbsp;
- melon - 600 g.
Preparation
- First, you need to peel the melon of its skin and seeds. Cut the product into random cubes. It is best to choose sweet muscat melons for the dessert. They give the jam an interesting flavor nuance.
- Add sugar. Mix the ingredients and place them over low heat.
- Separate half a lemon. Remove the zest from the citrus, squeeze out the juice.
- Add citrus juice and lemon zest to the jam, sprinkle in the vanilla. Cook the jam until all the melon pieces are soft.
- Mash the soft melon into a homogeneous jam. Add starch and mix the jam with a silicone spatula. Bring the jam back to a boil.
- Divide the jam into sterilized jars. Glass jars and lids can be sterilized in the oven or with steam. Store the jam in a cool, dark place.
Delicious and very delicate melon jam with lemon is ready! It has a rich sweet-sour taste, is not cloying at all, and is very light in texture. This jam perfectly complements morning toasts, suitable as a filling for pies and pastries. The jam turns out to be delicate and unusual in taste, with a bright lemon aroma and a rich melon flavor. Try making this summer jam variant and you will definitely be thrilled by this combination of flavor and aromatic nuances!
