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Pickled melon for the winter has incredible taste and aroma and has already won the hearts of many housewives around the world.
How to pickle melon in jars for the winter
It is very important to choose the right fruit for preparing preparations. The following varieties are quite suitable for pickled melon: Torpedo (it is advisable to choose a larger one), Kolkhoznitsa (in this case it is better to choose a smaller one), Charente, Iroquois, Kontalupa, Princess Maria, Orange.
If you purchased fruits that are of poor quality, watery and unsweetened, do not rush to throw them away. They will also make a wonderful dessert if you take into account some of the nuances of marinating.
It is necessary to place melons of one variety in one container, since each variety has its own pulp structure.
To pickle melon for the winter, the selected fruits are thoroughly washed, wiped, cut in half, and seeds and fibers are removed with a spoon. If necessary, they are peeled (cut into slices and the peel is removed). The slices are cut into pieces and blanched in a sieve for a couple of seconds in boiling water. Cool immediately under running cold water.
The necessary spices are placed at the bottom of prepared sterilized and dried jars, and the glass container is filled with prepared fruits.
Prepare the marinade. To do this, add water and sugar to the pan and bring to a boil. Next, add vinegar, boil for several minutes, and pour the resulting marinade into the jars. Cover with sterile lids.
Place the container in a container with hot water and sterilize for 30 minutes. The jars are hermetically sealed and placed under a blanket until cool.
Recipes for pickled melon for the winter
There are a great many recipes for pickling melons for the winter. Let's consider the best and original recipes for preparing this delicacy.
Classic recipe for pickled melon for the winter
Pickling melon according to the classic recipe is actively used for preparing for the winter. To prepare this recipe you will need the following ingredients:
- melon – 2 kg;
- water – 1.2 l;
- honey – 5 tablespoons;
- vinegar – 250 ml;
- salt – 2 teaspoons.
Cooking technology.
Wash the melon fruit thoroughly, cut it in half, and remove the core and seeds. Cut into slices, cut off the peel, chop into small pieces, approximately 2-3 cm.
Blanch for 1-2 minutes, place in a colander and drain. Place into prepared glass containers.
Prepare the marinade. Place water in a saucepan, add and mix honey and salt. Bring to a boil, boil for 2-3 minutes, add vinegar and boil for another minute. Cool the brine to room temperature and pour into jars.
Sterilize for 15 minutes. Roll up and wrap until cool.
Recipe for pickled melon for the winter without sterilization
If you need to save time, there is a very good recipe for pickled melon without sterilization. For it you will need:
- melon – 2 kg;
- water – 1.2 l;
- vinegar – 400 ml;
- cinnamon – 1 stick;
- salt – 1.5 teaspoon;
- lemon – 1 piece;
- cloves – 8-10 pieces.
Wash the melon fruit, remove seeds and peel, cut into pieces approximately 3*3 cm. Place in prepared, sterilized containers.
Pour water into a saucepan, squeeze lemon juice, add salt. Bring to a boil, keep on low heat for a couple more minutes. Pour the resulting marinade over the melons, cover with lids and leave for 15 minutes.
Pour the brine back into the pan and bring to a boil. Pour the marinade into jars and let sit for another 15 minutes. Pour the marinade back into the pan, add a cinnamon stick broken into several pieces, cloves, vinegar to the brine and boil for 5 minutes.
Pour the marinade into containers, roll up and wrap until completely cool.
Spicy pickled melons in jars for the winter
Can be consumed as a dessert, and also added to salads, fillings for various dishes.
Required ingredients:
- melon – 1 kg;
- water – 250 ml;
- honey – 2 tablespoons;
- vinegar – 100 ml;
- ground cinnamon – 2/3 teaspoon;
- ginger – 2/3 teaspoon;
- salt – 1/3 teaspoon.
Wash the melon fruit, cut in half, remove seeds and fibers, peel. Grind the pulp into 3 centimeter pieces. Place into glass containers.
Prepare the marinade. To do this, dissolve honey in a measured amount of water, add cinnamon, ginger, and salt. Bring to a boil and add vinegar.
Pour the resulting marinade into glass containers. Cover with lids and sterilize for 10 minutes.Next, roll it up and wrap it in a blanket until it cools.
This preparation can be eaten within a couple of days, but it is still better to wait until winter. Store in a cool place.
Spicy pickled melon
The recipe for spicy pickled melon is suitable for true connoisseurs and gourmets. The product has a bright and rich taste.
Necessary:
- melon – 1.5 kg;
- sugar – 130 g;
- water – 1 l;
- vinegar – 80 ml;
- chili pepper – 1.5 pieces;
- black currant leaves - 10-15 pieces;
- cloves – 8-10 pieces;
- salt – 30 g;
- allspice (peas) – 1 teaspoon.
Wash the fruits thoroughly, cut into two parts, remove all seeds and fibers. Peel and cut into small pieces.
Place currant leaves, chili peppers (for a half-liter jar ½ piece, and for a liter jar a whole piece), and melon at the bottom of pre-prepared sterilized jars.
Prepare the marinade. Pour the required amount of water into the pan and bring to a boil. Add sugar, salt, cloves and allspice. Bring to a boil and simmer for another 5 minutes.
Pour the hot marinade over the fruits, distributing the spices evenly. Cover with lids. Sterilize the jars for 10 minutes, then roll them up and place them in a place where the product will cool.
With cherry
To prepare this snack you will need:
- melon – 1 kg;
- cherry – 250 g;
- water – 2.5 l;
- sugar – 500 g;
- cloves (ground) – 1 teaspoon;
- cinnamon (stick) – 1 piece;
- vinegar – 150 ml;
- salt – 60 g.
Wash the melons thoroughly under the tap, cut them, remove seeds and fibers, cut off the peel. Cut into small pieces.
Wash the cherries and remove the pits using a pin.
Place the fruits in a bowl and add salted water in the required proportions. Leave overnight. In the morning, drain the liquid into a saucepan. Add sugar, cinnamon and cloves. When the marinade boils, add vinegar and boil for several minutes. Add melons and cherries to the marinade. Cook over low heat for an hour. During this time the melon should become almost transparent.
Place the dish with cherries and marinade in pre-prepared sterilized jars, roll up and wrap until completely cooled.
Terms and conditions of storage
Storage times and conditions depend on how the dish was prepared. If long-term storage is expected, then it is necessary to roll it hot. And when storing the product under a nylon lid, it must be cooled.
Storage containers must be clean, better sterilized and dry from moisture. In this form, the blanks are stored well in a cool place, but there are recipes where it is necessary to store the blanks only in the refrigerator.
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Conclusion
Undoubtedly, each of the recipes for pickled melon for the winter given here is worthy of attention. You must strictly adhere to the recipe in order to enjoy a delicious, aromatic melon dessert. Then the efforts spent on cooking will not be in vain.
