Melon jam with lemon

Melon jam is an unusual, but very tasty and beautiful preparation for the winter. Citrus zest and juice add interesting flavor and aroma.

• Recipe author: Daria Rodionova
• After preparation, you will receive 10 servings
• Total recipe preparation time: 1200 minutes

Ingredients

• Melon 1 kg
• Sugar 500 g
• Lemon 1 piece

Cooking method

• Peel the melon from the skin and seeds. Cut into small cubes.

• Place in a saucepan, cover with sugar and leave for 30 minutes. During this time, the melon will start juice.

• Grate the lemon zest with a fine grater. Squeeze the juice out of the citrus.

• Add the zest and juice to the saucepan and stir. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.

• Cook over low heat for 10 minutes. Then remove from the stove and leave under the lid for 4 hours.

• Repeat the ten minute boil and cool down once.

• Then bring to a boil again and simmer over low heat for 5 minutes.

• Put the hot jam in sterilized jars and twist.

• Turn the blanks over, wrap them with something warm and cool. Store in a cool, dark place.

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