WATERMELON JAM

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This a sweet spread with a bit of a crunch. Try it with peanut butter on a English Muffin or bagel. I made 4 jars & gave 2 away. As my family will only finish 2 jars in 3 weeks. Recipe source Bernardine, a manufacturer of canning equipment.

Provided by Kit..ty Of Canada

Categories     Breakfast

Time P1D

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

750 ml granulated sugar
375 ml finely chopped seeded watermelon (do not puree)
60 ml lemon juice
1 (45 g) packet powdered fruit pectin
175 ml water

Steps:

  • In large bowl, stir together sugar, watermelon and lemon juice.
  • Set aside for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • In small saucepan, blend fruit pectin and water.
  • Bring mixture to boil over high heat; boil, stirring, for 1 minute.
  • Stir pectin mixture into watermelon mixture.
  • Stir constantly until sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes.
  • Quickly pour into jars and cover.
  • Let stand at room temperature 24 hours to set.
  • Store jam in refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66.9, Fat 0.2, Sodium 24.6, Carbohydrate 18.1, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 6.3, Protein 0.5

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