Ingredients
– 2 cups Pureed watermelon for main flavor base
– 1/4 cup Fresh lemon juice for acidity and setting agent
– 2 cups White sugar for sweetener and preservative
– 6 tablespoons Powdered pectin (low sugar) for thickening agent
Instructions
1-First: combine the 2 cups pureed watermelon, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, and 2 cups white sugar in a pot and bring to a rolling boil.
2-Next: reduce the heat to simmer to keep the mixture from bubbling over.
3-Then: immediately add the 6 tablespoons powdered pectin and whisk thoroughly to avoid clumping for a smooth texture.
4-After that: bring the mixture back to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, stirring every minute, for 20 minutes until it thickens nicely.
5-Finally: pour the jam into mason jars; it will set completely as it cools, and you can store it in the refrigerator for up to 1 month or use a standard 10-minute water bath for longer shelf life.
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🍓 Use powdered pectin specifically designed for low or no sugar to ensure proper jam thickness.
❄️ Frozen watermelon may be used as a substitute for fresh watermelon.
🍽️ Remove seeds before pureeing to avoid texture issues in the final jam.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Simmering Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Preserve
- Method: Boiling and Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 97
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 9 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg