• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to footer

Shop Local, Eat Fresh at the Saratoga Farmers' Market | Food, Crafts, Music in Saratoga Springs

Shop Local, Eat Fresh

  • Markets
    • Our Markets
  • Vendors
    • Vendor Directory
    • Becoming a Vendor
  • About Us
    • SFM Association
    • History
  • Programs
    • SNAP/EBT & FMNP
    • POP Club for Kids
    • Summer Internships
    • Compost Collection
  • Get Involved
  • News
    • Featured Article
    • Seasonal Recipes
    • Weekly Newsletter
  • FAQ
  • Contact us
    • Message us!

Cold Cantaloupe Melon Soup

July 29, 2014 By marketeditor

Some great summer fruit is available at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market including cantaloupe melon. I bought the first melon of the season from Stannard Farm, and it was deliciously sweet, juicy and full of flavor.

Cantaloupe melon, also known as muskmelon, is an excellent source of vitamin A, as you might guess based on its orange color, and an extremely good source of vitamin C. One serving supplies over 100% daily value for each making it one of the most nutritious of the melons.

Look for a cantaloupe melon with a slightly golden color (not too green) under the mesh-like “netting” that covers the skin. The melon should be firm, not soft and have a sweet smell. Melon will get softer and juicier when left at room temperature for a few days. After cutting a melon store it in the refrigerator wrapped or stored in plastic to protect other produce from the ethylene gas that it gives off.

If you have more cantaloupe than you can eat, puree it and freeze it in ice cube trays. After it’s frozen, pop out the cubes and store them in a plastic bag. Frozen melon cubes can be pulsed in a blender for a summer-time sorbet, or combined with milk and cinnamon for a delicious smoothie. The recipe below is called a soup, but it can be served at breakfast, for an afternoon snack or for dessert.

This recipe is from the “Farmers’ Market Favorite Recipes” cookbook available at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market and other retail outlets, as well as Cornell Cooperative Extension.

 

Ingredients

1 large ripe cantaloupe melon*

¼ cup orange juice

¼ cup honey* (optional)

¼ cup cream* (for a fat-free version substitute evaporated skim milk)

sprig of fresh mint* & cinnamon for garnish

 

Directions

Cut cantaloupe pulp from the rind, place in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth.

Add orange juice, honey and cream or evaporated skim milk. (If the melon is very ripe and full-flavored, the honey can be omitted. Taste before adding.) Pulse to blend.

Serve chilled in soup bowl. Garnish with a small sprig of fresh mint and a light sprinkle of cinnamon.

Makes 4, 1 cup servings.

Filed Under: Seasonal Recipes

Reader Interactions

Before Footer

Instagram

Produce from some of our amazing agriculture vendo Produce from some of our amazing agriculture vendors at today’s market!
Attention granola lovers!! Today is National Grano Attention granola lovers!! Today is National Granola Day. In honor of this, all sales with our friends from @toganola are 10% off this Saturday only! Their granola products are packaged in sustainable packaging and free of gluten, dairy & soy. 

Our winter market runs today from 9:3-1:30 in the Wilton Mall food court. Hope you can make it!

Photo of and provided by @toganola 

#saratogasprings #saratogafarmersmarket #farmersmarket #granola #toganola #thingstodoinupstateny #organic #shopsmall #shoplocal #nationalgranoladay
Our new 2023 Freshconnect $2 coupons arrived today Our new 2023 Freshconnect $2 coupons arrived today! For every $5 you spend using your SNAP/EBT card at our market, receive $2 in coupons. FreshConnect bucks can be used to buy: vegetables, meat, milk, eggs, honey, baked items, jams, plants that bear food, and prepared foods that are packed to eat at home. Plus, there’s no cap on issuance! Stop by our information stand to learn more. We’ll be open 9:30-1:30 tomorrow. ❄️🌾

#freshconnect #snap #ebt #nutrition #health #agriculture #shoplocal #shopssmall #farmtotable #saratogasprings #saratogafarmersmarket #farmersmarket #thingstodoinupstateny @wilton_mall_leasing
Interested in growing your business? Farmers’ ma Interested in growing your business? Farmers’ markets are a great way to start networking and finding your customer base. For 45 years, the Saratoga Farmers’ Market has provided a platform for local farmers, artisans, bakers and more build their businesses into what they are today. If you’d like to join our community, please submit your 2023 Summer Vendor application. The link can be found in our bio. Last day to apply is January 31st. DM us here or email me at sfma.manager@gmail.com with any questions!! 

#farmersmarket #startup #smallbusiness #shoplocal #entrepreneur #community #saratogasprings #thingstodoinupstateny #growyourbusiness

Footer

With support from our friends at:

Copyright © 2023 · Saratoga Farmers Market · Design by REACH CREATIVE

    COVID-19: Check our latest Safety Guidelines!
  • Markets
    • Our Markets
  • Vendors
    • Vendor Directory
    • Becoming a Vendor
  • About Us
    • SFM Association
    • History
  • Programs
    • SNAP/EBT & FMNP
    • POP Club for Kids
    • Summer Internships
    • Compost Collection
  • Get Involved
  • News
    • Featured Article
    • Seasonal Recipes
    • Weekly Newsletter
  • FAQ
  • Contact us
    • Message us!