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Watermelon Preserves recipe |
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5 servings
Ingredients:
2 pounds watermelon3 cups white sugar3 lemons - rinsed, sliced and seeded
Instructions:
Remove the green rind of the melon, and dice the white part into small cubes, leaving the red flesh mostly intact.Remove seeds.In a heavy stockpot, combine 4 cups of the prepared watermelon, sugar and lemons.Bring to a boil over medium heat, and let the mixture boil slowly for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.The temperature of the mixture should be at 220 degrees F (105 degrees C) so the jam will set.Transfer the preserves to hot sterile jars, and seal.Check the seals after a few hours.Process any unsealed jars in a water bath.Refrigerate preserves after seal is broken.
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