If you want to know what to do with watermelon rind or peel, this Watermelon rind jam no pectin recipe is for you.
Watermelon is a lovely sweet and juicy fruit that is consumed highly around the world.
It helps you stay hydrated because it comprises 92% water, making it a great choice for daily water intake.
It is also a good source of antioxidants and nutrients like vitamins A and C.
On the other hand, Watermelon rind have many health benefits according to healthline.
SO, if you want to reduce your kitchen waste, you definitely need to stop throwing out the watermelon rind as it is really a useful part of the watermelon.
Homemade Watermelon rind jam no pectin is one of the things you can do with watermelon peel.
Why making watermelon rind jam?
There is something so satisfying about making watermelon rind jam at home is that you know every ingredient in this jam, and you are sure there is no preservatives are included.
You only need 3 main ingredients for this this homemade jam (no pectin!). All you need is watermelon peel, sugar, and lemon juice. If you’ve got those things, then you have everything you need to make your own homemade watermelon rind jam.
Make up jars of this homemade jam and gift to friends and family. It’s delicious spread simply on toast, or as a filling in your favourite cakes and bakes.
Homemade watermelon rind jam no pectin:
Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups of watermelon peel
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 5 cups of water
- 1/2 lemon (juice of half lemon)
- 1 tsp ground cardamom
Method:
1- The first step is to rinse the watermelon peel then peel off the tough green skin, chop up the white remains with some of the pink still on it.
2- Tip the chopped watermelon rind in a large saucepan along with 4 cups of water and bring to a simmer, let it boil for 20 minutes until the watermelon peels become tender.
3- Meanwhile, prepare the sugar syrup:
Add 1 cup of water and 2 cups of powdered sugar to a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook, swirling the pan occasionally, until the sugar has completely dissolved. Add the juice of half medium-sized lemon, and stir on low heat until the syrup thickens.
4- Drain the watermelon rind then add it to the sugar syrup, and add 1 tsp ground cardamom. Leave it on low heat for 10 minutes.
5- Wash the jar and lid in hot, soapy water or in the dishwasher, then rinse and dry on a rack. This prevents mould forming once the jam is bottled.
Let the watermelon rind jam cool down at room temperature. Then, Pour the jam into the sealed container you already washed and dried and place it in the refrigerator. Store in the fridge for up to six weeks.
This perfectly sweet and aromatic jam works great on toast, muffins, and stackes of pancakes.
