Watermelon Preserves – a delicious recipe with Watermelon, Sugar, Lemon, Lemon Juice, Cinnamon, Ginger. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
General
Servings:persons
1
In a large pot cover the water melon with sugar.
2
Heat the mixture very slowly over low heat.
3
When sugar turns to liquid add all other ingredients.
4
Slowly (and I mean SLOWLY) simmer mixture stirring gently.
5
Remove watermelon from mixture when it becomes slightly translucent. Turn the heat to medium.
6
Continue to reduce until medium syrup is achieved.
7
Remove from heat and carefully (IT'S HOT!) take out spices and strain syrup to make it pretty and clear (not necessary but recommended for beauty).
8
Tightly pack 1/2 pint to pint jars with lemon slices and watermelon. Add syrup leaving 1/4 inch of headroom.
9
Process in boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
10
**you must simmer slowly and never boil watermelon to preserve color and shape.
1260
kcal
Calories
1
g
Fat
331
g
Carbs
2
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 7 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 cups Diced Watermelon, 6 cups Sugar, 1 whole Lemon Sliced And Seeded, 2 Tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice, and more.
Yes, Watermelon Preserves falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.
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