Winter melon jam is a type of jam that is very popular. If you want to know how to make delicious, white, and crispy winter melon jam, please refer to the article Bao Minh introduced below.
Winter melon jam is a characteristic and popular dish on the Tet jam tray of many families every spring. Although the way to make winter melon jam is not too difficult, it requires meticulousness because there are many stages.
Winter melon jam is made from fresh winter melon and sugar. Through a careful candying process, it creates a unique dish with a special flavor. Winter melon jam has a beautiful and harmonious white color.
With a taste that appeals to all palates and a fairly simple way to make it. The jam is cut into small pieces; when enjoyed, it brings a fresh feeling while still retaining the characteristic sweet and nutty flavor.
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To make delicious jam, you do not need to spend too much time and effort in choosing ingredients, preparing, and processing. Winter melon jam is a versatile ingredient, also used as a filling for mooncakes, or can be eaten directly or used in other dishes.
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Mixing alum water and lime water
Prepare alum water: Mix 4 liters of water with alum and leave overnight. Ensure the alum is completely dissolved in the water.
Prepare lime water: Mix 4 liters of water with slaked lime and leave overnight. The lime residue will settle at the bottom. Do not stir to dissolve the lime residue. Then, separate the water on top and discard the lime residue.
Soak the winter melon: Pour 2 liters of the prepared alum water into a separate bowl to soak the winter melon. Ensure the winter melon is evenly soaked in the alum water.
Boil the melon: Use the remaining water after separating the lime residue to boil the melon. Boil the water over low heat, then put the melon into the boiling water and boil until the melon is soft and cooked.
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Preliminary processing of winter melon
After removing the peel and seeds, cut the winter melon into long, medium-sized strips.
Next, place the melon strips into the alum water to soak. Wait for a few minutes, then rinse the melon with water and continue to soak the melon in the lime water. Be sure to cover tightly and leave overnight. The next day, pour the melon out and rinse multiple times with clean water to completely remove the alum and lime.
Boil the winter melon
After boiling the remaining alum water, pour the melon into the boiling water and boil for about 1 minute. Then, remove the melon and immediately put it into a bowl of cold water prepared beforehand.
After boiling the remaining alum water, pour the melon into the boiling water and boil for about 1 minute. Then, remove the melon and immediately put it into a bowl of cold water prepared beforehand.
Marinate the winter melon
Put the rinsed melon into a large bowl. Pour sugar into the bowl and mix the melon with the sugar evenly. Ensure the melon is evenly coated by the sugar layer. After mixing the sugar and melon, use food wrap or a tight lid to seal the bowl. Place the sealed bowl in a cool place and leave it overnight.
Complete
Pour all the sugar and melon in the bowl into a pan. Place the pan on the stove and turn on high heat. When the water in the pan boils, add a few drops of vanilla. This will add flavor to the winter melon jam. Turn the heat down to medium and stir the melon continuously in the pan to ensure the sugar does not burn.
When the sugar water in the pan thickens, turn the heat to low and continue stirring the melon. During this process, the sugar water will gradually dry and begin to stick to the melon, forming a white layer on the surface of the melon.
Continue to stir the melon until the sugar water is completely dry and sticks to the melon. This process can take from 20 to 25 minutes, depending on the thickness of the sugar water and the size of the melon.
Finished product
Wait for the winter melon jam to cool completely before proceeding to store it. After cooling, place the winter melon jam into a jar or storage container with a tight lid. Place the jar or container containing the winter melon jam in the refrigerator for storage. This helps the winter melon jam maintain its freshness and extend its shelf life.
With the simple way to make winter melon jam above, you have been able to obtain delicious and beautiful pieces of winter melon jam. When Tet comes or guests visit, you can take the winter melon jam from the refrigerator and present it to invite guests to enjoy.
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