#melon jam

Had to reduce so much honeydew melon water. It still amazes me how an electric green fleshed melon can make a dark olive green jam.

Jams have their origins in ancient times, with the Greeks and Romans using honey and fruit to make sweet spreads. They also used a method of preserving fruit by drying it in the sun or in ovens. In medieval Europe, monks made preserves and jams with honey or sugar to preserve fruits and berries for winter use.

Made and canned two pints and 12 half-pints of melon jam. It took 42 cups of diced cantaloupe to make this much jam.

Two Red Bowls - Melon Jam and Cream Cheese Pastries