Melon and Apple Jam with Lemon for the Winter: Recipe + 8 Step-by-Step Photos

Melon jam is an unusual treat, but very tasty thanks to the honeyed sweetness of the main ingredient. The addition of apples and lemon only adds a subtle tartness to the dessert's main flavor. And the jammy texture adds depth and interest to the flavor.

Nutritional value per serving

197 kcal

Proteins: 0.3 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbohydrates: 44.7 g

*Nutritional value is calculated per 100g of ingredients

Total time: 1 hour
Time in the kitchen: 20 min
Complexity:

It's easy and straightforward to prepare, but it does require some experience. Not everyone can do it right the first time.
Number of servings: 1

Making jam is a wonderful way to use up a tasteless melon. Cooking it will still release its flavor, and the sugar will add a sweet touch to the dessert. Even better, simply take a large honeydew melon, eat half fresh, and preserve the rest.

In this recipe, the melon is pureed, and the apples add a rich texture. This treat combines the soft, fluffy sweetness of jam with the classic flavor of preserves.

Recipe with step-by-step photos

Apple and melon jam

Ingredients

Servings

Melon

1 kg
Apples

300 G
Sugar

280 G
Lemon zest

1 tsp

Preparation

Step 1

Peel and core the melon. Cut into random pieces.

Step 2

Grind the melon in a blender.

Step 3

Pour the melon puree into a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Sprinkle with sugar and reduce heat to low. Let simmer for 40 minutes. Meanwhile, continue preparing the remaining ingredients.

Step 4

Grate the lemon zest, peel and core the apples, and cut them into small cubes. Try to make them roughly the same size so they cook through at the same time.

Step 5

Skim the foam off the melon.

Step 6

Add apples and zest to the melon puree.

Step 7

Bring the jam to a boil and cook for another 5 minutes.

Step 8

While still hot, pour the jam into sterilized jars. Fill them to the top and seal. Any remaining jam can be poured into a small bowl and served with tea to try.

A similar video recipe: Melon, Apple, and Lemon Jam for the Winter

A wonderful apple-melon jam that no one can resist. It's a versatile addition to pancakes and crepes. It can also be added to porridge, pies, and more. The jam is very light, translucent, and has a honey-like flavor. And the apple and melon pieces are so similar in texture that they're hard to tell apart.

Sign the banks

When you're making a lot of different preserves, it's easy to get confused. To avoid this, you can make small marks on the lids. Better yet, buy a set of stickers and label them with the name of the jam and the date it was made, so you can eat all the preserves on time.

Adjust the amount of sugar

Melon is typically sweet on its own, so the recipe uses relatively little sugar. However, you can vary the amount depending on the fruit's flavor. Other sweeteners are also possible.

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