Watermelon Preserves Recipe
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Watermelon Preserves

By: Lesa Caruso  
"A wonderful watermelon preserve that will keep the flavor of summer handy all year. Great on toast or English muffins."

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
2 Hrs 10 Min
Ready In:
2 Hrs 25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 5 cups
 

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds watermelon
  • 3 cups white sugar
  • 3 lemons - rinsed, sliced and seeded

Directions

  1. Remove the green rind of the melon, and dice the white part into small cubes, leaving the red flesh mostly intact. Remove seeds.
  2. 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.
  3. Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack the jam into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids, and screw on rings.
  4. Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then carefully lower the jars into the pot using a holder. Leave a 2 inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary until the water level is at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a full boil, cover the pot, and process for 10 minutes.

Footnotes

FOOTNOTE

  • You may also include 1 cup of grated pineapple, and cook for 15 minutes longer if desired.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 66 | Total Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 0mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 27, 2006 by JennyGirl 
This is a good recipe for a different kind of preserve. It is beautiful to look at. I made a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 12, 2004 by MASHWORTH 
I think this recipe is wrong - it seems as though the mixture should boil for only 1 hour. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 10, 2007 by WYOCAT 
With adjustment for cooking only 1 hour (even at high elevation, 7200 ft.), this came out just... MORE

 
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