Nutrients per serving
- (1 tbsp/15 mL)
- Carbohydrates: 11.5 grams
- Calories: 46
Muskmelons
Muskmelon and Nectarine Jam
The interest in this jam is the use of three Ontario fruits. Ontario Apples for the pectin to help in setting the jam, Ontario Nectarines and Muskmelon for exciting flavours.
Cooking Time: about 35 Minutes
Servings: about 4 cups (1 L)
Ingredients:
- 1 tart Ontario Apple, chopped (1-1/2 cups /375 mL)
- 3 wide strips lemon zest
- 1-1/4 cups (300 mL) water
- 2 cups (500 mL) finely chopped Ontario Muskmelon (half medium)
- 2 cups (500 mL) finely chopped Ontario Nectarines (4 or 5)
- 2 tbsp (25 mL) lemon juice
- 3 cups (750 mL) granulated sugar
Preparation:
In saucepan, bring apples, lemon zest and 3/4 cup (175 mL) of the water to boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer about 10 min. or until apple is soft. Discard lemon zest. Press apple mixture through sieve.
Return pulp to clean saucepan; add muskmelon, nectarines, lemon juice and remaining water. Bring to full rolling boil. Gradually stir in sugar until completely dissolved. Boil rapidly, stirring frequently, until jam stage is reached (use plate test described below), about 20 min. Remove from heat; stir for 5 min., skimming off foam.
Pour into hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 in. (5 mm) headspace. Wipe rims and seal, applying screw bands fingertip tight. Process in boiling water bath for 5 min. Remove jars and cool for 24 hr. Check seals, label and store in cool, dark place.
