Salted Honey Cantaloupe Jam

A unique and flavorful jam that combines sweet cantaloupe with honey and a touch of salt. This preservative transforms fresh cantaloupe into a spreadable delight perfect for breakfast or teatime.

4 servings
25 min

Ingredients

  • 4 cups coarsely chopped cantaloupe
  • 1 cup sugar
  • cup fresh lemon juice
  • ½ cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon powdered pectin

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Bring cantaloupe and 1 cup water to a boil in a medium saucepan, mashing lightly with a potato masher; add sugar and lemon juice and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook, stirring, until mixture is thick, 15-20 minutes. Stir in honey, salt, and pectin and boil vigorously, stirring, 2 minutes. Let cool. Transfer jam to a glass jar, cover, and chill.

    25 min

  2. 2.

    Jam can be made 1 month ahead. Keep chilled.