Melon Jam by @healthyalie

1h

12 servings

🍈

900 g

Melon

🍬

500 g

Cane sugar

🍋

1 lime

Lime zest

🪵

5 ml

Cinnamon

🫙

0.6 ml

Nutmeg

🥃

15 ml

Dark rum

🧂

0.3 g

Salt

  1. Wash
    • ripe melon flesh

    Wash the melons, remove their seeds and rind, then cut enough flesh into small pieces to obtain 900 g (31.7 oz).

  2. Zest
    • lime zest

    Finely zest one lime, avoiding the bitter white pith.

  3. Place
    • ripe melon flesh
    • cane sugar

    Place the 900 g melon flesh and 500 g cane sugar in a large pot.

  4. Add
    • lime zest
    • ground cinnamon
    • Dark rum

    Add the lime zest, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, grated nutmeg, amber rum, and a pinch of salt.

  5. Stir

    Stir the mixture and bring it to a full boil over medium-high heat.

  6. Reduce

    Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes, stirring regularly to prevent the jam from sticking.

  7. Cook

    Cook until the mixture has reduced by about half and coats a spoon with a thick, glossy consistency.

  8. Drain
    • Melon

    If the melon releases excessive liquid, drain off the syrup and return only the melon pulp to the pot.

  9. Ladle

    Immediately ladle the hot jam into sterilized jam jars, leaving a small space below each rim.

  10. Cool

    Seal the jars, turn them upside down, and let them cool completely before storing them in a cool place.

Melon Jam by @healthyalie

1h

12 servings

🍈

900 g

Melon

🍬

500 g

Cane sugar

🍋

1 lime

Lime zest

🪵

5 ml

Cinnamon

🫙

0.6 ml

Nutmeg

🥃

15 ml

Dark rum

🧂

0.3 g

Salt

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/10

    Wash the melons, remove their seeds and rind, then cut enough flesh into small pieces to obtain 900 g (31.7 oz).

    🍈ripe melon flesh
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board

  2. Step 2/10

    Finely zest one lime, avoiding the bitter white pith.

    🍋lime zest
    🍋citrus zester

  3. Step 3/10

    Place the 900 g melon flesh and 500 g cane sugar in a large pot.

    🍈ripe melon flesh
    🍬cane sugar
    🥄wooden spoon

  4. Step 4/10

    Add the lime zest, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, grated nutmeg, amber rum, and a pinch of salt.

    🍋lime zest
    🪵ground cinnamon
    🫙grated nutmeg
    🥃amber rum
    🧂salt
    🥄wooden spoon

  5. Step 5/10

    Stir the mixture and bring it to a full boil over medium-high heat.

    🥄wooden spoon

  6. Step 6/10

    Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes, stirring regularly to prevent the jam from sticking.

    🥄wooden spoon

  7. Step 7/10

    Cook until the mixture has reduced by about half and coats a spoon with a thick, glossy consistency.

    🥄wooden spoon

  8. Step 8/10

    If the melon releases excessive liquid, drain off the syrup and return only the melon pulp to the pot.

    🥄ladle

  9. Step 9/10

    Immediately ladle the hot jam into sterilized jam jars, leaving a small space below each rim.

    🥄ladle
    🫗jar funnel
    🫙sterilized jam jar

  10. Step 10/10

    Seal the jars, turn them upside down, and let them cool completely before storing them in a cool place.

    🫙sterilized jam jar

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Sweeteners, Fruit, Seasonings

Ingredients

Melon, Cane sugar, Lime zest, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Dark rum, Salt

Notes

Melon (ripe, flesh only, cut into pieces (about 2 melons)), Lime zest (zest of one lime), Nutmeg (a little, grated), Dark rum (a cap's worth), Salt (a pinch)

Allergens

to inform

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Soy-Free

Calories

104 kcal

Macro nutrients

Carbohydrates: 26g, Sugars: 25g, Fiber: 0.8g, Protein: 0.6g, Fat: 0.1g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Potassium: 161mg, Sodium: 12mg, Calcium: 10mg, Magnesium: 12mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 15mg, Vitamin A: 60µg RAE, Folate: 13µg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

15 minutes

Cooking

45 minutes

Overall

1 hour 0 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

10 steps

Equipments

Utensils

chef's knife, cutting board, citrus zester, wooden spoon, ladle, jar funnel, sterilized jam jar

Appliances

Stove

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Condiment, Spread

Occasions

Breakfast, Brunch, Afternoon tea, Gift giving, Holiday breakfast

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@healthyalie

Origin

Cuisine

Caribbean

Geographic

France, Antilles

Various

Aspect

Texture

Thick, Spreadable, Soft, Jammy, Syrupy

Flavors

Sweet, Fruity, Citrusy, Warm-spiced, Caramelized, Rum-infused

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 180 min (Cool completely upside down after filling.,Store unopened properly sealed jars in a cool, dark, dry place.,Consume within 6 months for best quality.), fridge : 21 days (Refrigerate after opening.,Use a clean dry spoon every time.,Discard if mold, fermentation, or an off odor develops.), freezer : 180 days (Freeze only in freezer-safe containers.,Leave headspace for expansion.,Thaw in the refrigerator before use.)