Confiture de Melon
Transform your mornings with the delightful sweetness of Confiture de Melon, a homemade melon jam that captures the essence of ripe summer fruit. This recipe combines juicy cantaloupe or honeydew melon with sugar, fresh lemon juice, and aromatic vanilla bean, creating a luscious spread that’s both elegant and versatile. The melon is macerated to draw out its natural juices, then simmered to perfection, resulting in a jam that’s beautifully thick and bursting with fruity flavor. Perfectly paired with warm toast, creamy cheeses, or as a luxurious topping for desserts, this confiture is your new pantry treasure. Easy to make and irresistible in taste, it's an ideal way to preserve the sweetness of melon season. Keywords: Confiture de Melon, homemade melon jam, cantaloupe jam recipe, honeydew jam, fruit preserves, easy jam recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large ripe melon (cantaloupe or honeydew)
- 400 grams granulated sugar
- 30 ml lemon juice
- 1 whole vanilla bean
Instructions
Start by preparing the melon: cut it in half and remove the seeds. With a sharp knife or a melon baller, peel and dice the melon flesh into small cubes, about 1 cm each.
Place the diced melon in a large bowl, add the granulated sugar, and gently stir to ensure all pieces are well coated with sugar. Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and let it macerate for at least 1 hour at room temperature. This process helps draw out the juices from the melon and dissolve the sugar.
While the melon is macerating, prepare the vanilla bean by slicing it lengthwise and scraping out the seeds with the back of a knife.
After the melon has macerated, transfer the entire mixture, including the juice that has formed, into a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan.
Add the lemon juice and the vanilla seeds, along with the scraped vanilla bean pod for extra flavor.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally to prevent the fruit from sticking and to ensure even cooking.
Once it reaches a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer. Allow the mixture to cook for about 45-60 minutes, stirring frequently, until the melon pieces become translucent and the mixture thickens to a jam-like consistency.
To test if the confiture is ready, place a small spoonful on a chilled plate and run your finger through it. If it wrinkles and holds its shape, it is done.
Remove the saucepan from heat and carefully remove the vanilla bean pod.
Let the confiture cool slightly before transferring it into sterilized jars. Seal the jars immediately to ensure a good shelf life and store in the refrigerator.
Serve your confiture de melon on toast, with cheeses, or use it as a sweet addition to desserts.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2054 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.6 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.9 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 239 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 524.8 g | 191% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.7 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 519.2 g | ||
| Protein | 12.8 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 130 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 4072 mg | 87% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
