This watermelon jam recipe is super easy and works every time! Produces perfectly set jam that tastes like extremely concentrated watermelon! This is the only watermelon jam recipe you’ll even need!
PREPARATION TIME:
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 cups pureed watermelon
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups white sugar
- 6 tbsp 2 packages powdered pectin (labeled as “low sugar” or “no sugar needed”)
Instructions:
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Put pureed watermelon, lemon juice and sugar in a pot. Bring to a rolling boil, then reduce heat to simmer.
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Add the pectin and whisk it with a handheld whisk or a fork immediately, so it dissolves without clumping.
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Bring the watermelon jam to a boil again, then reduce heat to simmer and simmer, stirring every minute, for 20 minutes.
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Pour the watermelon jar into a mason jar. This watermelon jam will set completely once it’s cooled.
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This watermelon jam can be canned, or you can simply store it in a refrigerator (it will stay fresh in a refrigerator for up to 1 month).
Notes:
See also:
- Watermelon Bread
- Pickled Watermelon
- Watermelon Gazpacho
Nutrition:
Calories: 97kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 20mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 86IU |
Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg
