Melon Jam
Description
Before you is a very simple recipe for melon jam with lemon. If you like, you can add other fruits for a richer flavor and aroma. 1. Start the cooking process by washing the melon thoroughly and cutting it in half. Scoop out the seeds with a spoon, and slice the flesh into thin pieces. 2. Remove the rind, and dice the melon. 3. Sprinkle the flesh with sugar and let it stand for about 10 hours. It’s convenient to do this in the evening so the melon can sit in the sugar overnight. 4. In the morning, put the juice-released flesh on the heat. 5. Wash one lemon and slice it into thin rounds. 6. Squeeze the juice from the second lemon and pour it over the melon. 7. After it comes to a boil, reduce the heat to a minimum so the homemade melon jam simmers gently. 8. Cook it for about 1 hour, then remove from the heat and let it cool. If the jam is still not smooth enough, return it to the stove and cook until you reach the desired consistency. 9. That’s the whole secret of how to make melon and lemon jam. Pour it into sterilized jars and seal with lids. Bright, fragrant, tasty, and simple. The preserve is ready to store for winter.