Melon Jam

Melon Jam is not very popular. For me however, eating it reminds me of fond memories from my childhood. When I was young, I used to go to my grand parents home often; one time, when I had arrived at their house, I could smell something very special cooking… but I couldn’t recognize it. Curious, I went to the kitchen and saw my grand mother peeling melon with the help of my mother and aunts, preparing sugar and other ingredients. That was the first time I saw anyone making Melon Jam.

Now, I make it for my own children and I feel the same way I felt when I saw how they made it for the first time. Today I am sharing this recipe with you. Trust me, you will love the nice aroma it makes.

A serving suggestion: Enjoy it with toast (as seen in the picture) or with croissant, crepes… Everything tastes better with this jam.

Ingredients:

• 1 kg melon peeled and seeds removed
• 700 gs granulated sugar
• 100 ml red vinegar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 vanilla pod
• 1 teaspoon butter

Preparation:

• Cut the melon into small cubes
• In a casserole, mix the melon with sugar and vinegar and bring it to a boil, stirring constantly
• Add the butter, the ground cinnamon and the half vanilla pod, cut lengthwise
• Let it boil for 15 mins
• Lower the heat and let the jam cook for about 25 mins, stirring often
• Remove the vanilla pod
• To check if the jam is ready, place a drop of jam in a cup of cold water; if it forms a ball then the jam is ready
• Place the jam in jars, close them and place them upside down for 10 mins

ET VOILA.. CES’T TOUT! 🙂