Watermelon jam made from watermelon pulp
The most common berry to buy in late summer and early fall is watermelon. Watermelon contains all useful substances, such as: B vitamins, potassium, iron, magnesium, vitamin C and the daily requirement of folic acid.
Accordingly, watermelon jam made from watermelon pulp will retain all the beneficial substances that are so necessary on cold winter days. If you want to make watermelon jam, then my simple recipe with step-by-step photos will help you make such a preparation.
In order to prepare 1 jar of this preparation at home, you need the following ingredients:
- 500 grams of watermelon pulp;
- 500 grams of sugar.
How to make watermelon jam for the winter
Before you start cooking, remove the seeds and rough green peel from the watermelon pulp.
Cut into small squares and place in a saucepan.
Sprinkle sugar on top. Leave for 2 hours. If you started cooking in the evening, you can leave it in the refrigerator until the morning.
Place watermelon jam on low heat for 15 minutes. Stir occasionally with a wooden spoon. Let it cool. Put it on the fire again for 15 minutes. Let it cool and do the same manipulation one last time.
Fill the pre-washed and sterilized in the oven or microwave for 5 minutes jar. We close the lid with scalded boiling water, place a manual seaming machine on top and screw the lid clockwise until it stops.
It is better to store watermelon jam in a cool place, protected from light. Shelf life 3 years. After opening, the jam should be consumed within 2 weeks.
Beautiful and tasty homemade watermelon jam is ideal for eating with green tea or coffee without sugar.