Cantaloupe With Jamon Recipes

Steps:

• For the Vinaigrette:.
• Pour vinegar into a small bowl. Gradually whisk in the olive oil. Season with salt, to taste. Set aside.
• For the Cantaloupe:.
• Cut each melon quarter into 4 long wedges. Partially cut the melon on each wedge into 4 or 5 sections (do not cut through peel). This can be done up to 2 hours ahead of time.
• Slide the ham slices into each cut in the melon wedges. Arrange the melon wedges onto a large platter. Drizzle with the vinaigrette, sprinkle with the chives.

Steps:

• In an 8-quart pan, combine the cantaloupe, lemon juice, sugar, and butter.
• Over med-low heat, stirring constantly, heat the mixture until the sugar is completely dissolved.
• Increase heat to med-high and bring the mixture to a full rolling boil, stirring constantly.
• Stir in the entire contents of both pectin pouches; return mixture to a full rolling boil, stirring constantly.
• Boil, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
• Remove pan from the heat; skim off any foam.
• To prevent jam from separating in the jars, allow the jam to cool for 5 minutes before filling the jars.
• Gently stir the jam every minute or so to distribute the fruit.
• Ladle the hot jam into hot jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace.
• Wipe jar rims and threads with a clean, damp cloth; cover with hot lids and apply screw rings.
• Process half-pint jars in a 200°F water bath for 10 minutes; pint jars for 15 minutes.

Steps:

• Pour vinegar into small bowl. Gradually whisk in olive oil. Season dressing to taste with sea salt. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewhisk dressing before using. Using long sharp knife, cut each melon quarter into 4 long wedges. Partially cut melon on each wedge into 4 or 5 sections (do not cut through peel). DO AHEAD Can be made 2 hours ahead. Wrap and chill. Slide jamon slice into each cut in melon wedges. Arrange melon on large plate. Drizzle with dressing; sprinkle with chives.