WATERMELON RIND JAM

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Make and share this Watermelon Rind Jam recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Stacia_

Categories     Melons

Time P1DT15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb watermelon rind (measure after removing the green outer skin and all traces of pink)
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 strip lemon peel
3 tablespoons honey
3 melon seeds
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 whole cardamom pods

Steps:

  • Cut rind into 1/3-inch strips. Cover in cold water and bring to a quick boil. Reduce heat, and let simmer slowly until transparent, about 30 minutes.
  • Drain, and reserve 1 1/2 cups of liquid.
  • In a heavy pot, completely dissolve sugar in reserved liquid. Add honey and lemon peel, and bring to a boil, skimming as needed. Add drained rind and seeds and boil gently over medium heat, for 15 minutes. Remove from heat, cover, and set aside overnight.
  • Boil again over medium heat, until syrup thickens, about 15 minutes. Test for doneness.
  • Add lemon juice and mastic or cardamom 5 minutes before jam is done. Let jam cool completely then store in a sterilized jar.

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