Peach and melon jam with white rum
A Serbian summer jam: peaches and melon, diced and cooked for 30 minutes with sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice, and flavored with white rum.
The melon complements the peach, while the lemon and white rum add a touch of sharpness to the overall flavor. This Serbian winter preserve can be made in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time20 min
- Cook time30 min
- Total50 min
- DifficultyEasy
- CostBudget
- Cooking methodsaucepan
- Estimated cost$6.29 $0.52 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
- Gluten-free
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
Ingredients
people
- $3.71
- $1.40
- $0.34
- $0.07
- $0.77
Prices from US supermarkets for 2 of 5 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.
Directions
- Combine the peaches, melon, lemon zest and juice, rum, and sugar in a large saucepan. ≈ 4 min
- Cook for 30 minutes over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Immediately pour into clean, warm jars, and seal them. ≈ 3 min
The bill
Peach and melon jam with white rum
- 450 g of diced peaches$3.71
- 450 g of diced melon$1.40
- The zest of one lemon, grated$0.34
- 2 tablespoons of lemon juice$0.07
- 1 kilogram of sugar$0.77
Total$6.29
that's $0.52 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
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