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    Home » Condiments » Watermelon Rind Jam

    Watermelon Rind Jam

    Published: Jun 15, 2022 · Modified: Apr 26, 2020 by Amira · This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission.

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    Old fashioned, homemade, watermelon rind jam (preserves) is sweet and mellow and so full of bright flavors.

    Great on biscuits, bagels, or mixed in your oatmeal or yogurt. This jam is so good and it costs you literally nothing!

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    • ❤️ Why You'll Love It
    • 📝 Ingredients
    • 🥄 Instructions
    • 💡 Expert Tips
    • 🧺 Storage
    • ⌛ Make Ahead
    • 🍽️ Serve With
    • 📣 Related Recipes
    • Watermelon Rind Jam

    ❤️ Why You'll Love It

    • A very simple vegan fruit preserve.
    • Very easy to make with no special equipment.
    • A real something from nothing.
    • Helps you reduce your food waste.

    📝 Ingredients

    • Watermelon peel.
    • Sugar.
    • Lemon juice.
    • Vanilla or ground cinnamon for flavor.

    🥄 Instructions

    Note: This is an overview of the instructions. The detailed instructions are in the recipe card below.

    • In a medium saucepan, add the prepared rinds and cover with water. Bring to a boil on medium heat then simmer covered until rinds are translucent and fork tender.
    • Add sugar, lemon juice, and the flavoring you are using.
    • Keep cooking on low for 5-10 minutes. Cool down and spoon into jars.

    💡 Expert Tips

    • Keep a bit of the red flesh of the watermelon in the peel it enhances the flavor and color.
    • If using vanilla, I prefer the powder form not the liquid but it is totally up to you.
    • Adjust sweetness to your liking.

    🧺 Storage

    Jars of watermelon rind preserves can keep in the fridge for up to 4 weeks.

    ⌛ Make Ahead

    Prepare the rinds and keep in the fridge covered for up to 4 days until you are ready to use.

    🍽️ Serve With

    Spread over buttered toast, bagels, mix into yogurt or morning oats.

    A spoon scooping some watermelon rind preserves from a jar.

    📣 Related Recipes

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    • Chantilly cream is the fancy French word for whipped cream, very easy and quick recipe.

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    watermelon rind preserve in a white small plate with bagles and cream cheese in the back.

    Watermelon Rind Jam

    A delicious recipe that uses watermelon rind, no more wasting.
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American, Middle Eastern
    Diet: Halal, Vegan
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour
    Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
    Servings: 16 tablespoons
    Calories: 62kcal
    Author: Amira

    Ingredients

    • 4 cups Watermelon rinds , 350g
    • 1 1/4 cups sugar
    • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

    Flavors to use: ( use any one or more of the following)

    • 4 Cloves
    • Lemon zest
    • 1/4 teaspoon Vanilla powder , or use vanilla extract
    • 1 Cinnamon Stick

    Instructions

    Prepare the peel:

    • Trim the green part of the peel using a sharp knife, and cut the white part into small 1 inch cubes.

    Cook the rinds:

    • In a medium saucepan, add the rinds and cover with water.
    • Bring to a boil on medium heat then simmer covered until rinds are translucent and fork tender.
    • Add sugar, lemon juice, and the flavoring you are using.
    • Keep cooking on low for 5-10 minutes.
    • Cool down then spoon into sterilized jars.

    Notes

    • Please check the nutrition disclaimer policy.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 62kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 0.01g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.003g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.004g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 0.3mg | Potassium: 2mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.03mg
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    First published Mar 10, 2015 . Last updated June 15, 2022 with important tips, clear step by step instructions and readability.


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    1. Henna

      March 20, 2015 at 4:30 pm

      I've never seen this type of jam! I love that you bring to light these marvelous little gems 🙂 This is a great way to make the most of your produce, very little wastage.

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      • Amira

        March 21, 2015 at 1:15 pm

        Henna, these are really little gems, I hope you'll get the chance to try it soon.

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