Watermelon Jam

⏳ Time

1 hour + 10 hours

🥕 Ingredients

🍽️ Servings

Description

Watermelon Jam is a delightful and refreshing treat that captures the essence of summer. Made from ripe watermelon, sugar, and a hint of lemon juice, this jam is perfect for spreading on toast or as a topping for desserts. It’s a simple recipe that brings a taste of the warm season into your kitchen all year round.

Ingredients

Watermelon - 2 lbs
Sugar - 17.6 oz
Pectin - 0.7 oz
Lemon - ½ pieces

Step by Step guide

Step 1

Prepare all the ingredients.

Step 2

Wash and dry the watermelon. Cut it into wedges, remove the rind, and seed it.

Step 3

Cut the watermelon into 3 cm cubes.

Step 4

Transfer the watermelon to a pot and sprinkle with sugar. Let it sit for 2 hours.

Step 5

Place the pot on low heat and bring the watermelon with sugar to a boil. Simmer for 5 minutes and remove from heat.

Step 6

Once the mixture has cooled completely, simmer it again for 5 minutes.

Step 7

Let the jam cool slightly, then stir in the lemon juice and the pectin dissolved in 150 ml of warm water. Bring the jam to a boil again, remove from heat, and mix thoroughly.