Melon jam with orange
Description
Perfect for winter pantry storage. Delicious and aromatic melon jam with orange is made the traditional way (2-3 days). Peel the melon and oranges first, then boil with sugar several times, leaving to cool for 12 hours between each cooking. To taste, you can add vanilla sugar and citric acid. Serve at the table or store in the pantry.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. For this jam we will need a ripe melon. I had a good harvest last year and decided to experiment. The result was quite successful. So, we wash and peel the melon, then cut it into medium-sized cubes.
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Step 2
2. Place the melon in a container with a thick bottom (I used a goose roasting pan).
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Step 3
3. Do the same with the oranges, only do not remove the peel.
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Step 4
4. Sprinkle everything with sugar and leave overnight. In the morning, put it on the heat and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and leave again until the next day.
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Step 5
5. Boil the melon and orange jam several times, then pour into sterilized jars and seal.
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Step 6
6. If desired, you can add citric acid and vanilla sugar while cooking. The jam turns out very beautiful and delicious.