Watermelon Rind Jam

May 29, 2023May 29, 20230 14

Delicious Watermelon Rind Jam Recipe

by The Chefin Jam

Prep

15 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

105

Sugar

25g

Fat

Watermelon rind jam is a delicious and easy way to use the rind of a watermelon. In this recipe, the rind is slow-cooked with sugar, honey, lemon juice, and some spices like cardamom and melon seeds to create a unique flavor. Watermelon rind jam is a perfect way to use every part of the fruit and reduce food waste. The sweet spread is an excellent topping for biscuits, crackers, bread, or even as a sweetener for your tea. It's a great way to get all the nutrients from the watermelon rind in a tasty way.

Instructions

1.	Begin by removing the pink flesh from the watermelon and cutting the green outer skin. Then chop the rind into small cubes.
2.	Boil the rind in a pot of water for 10 minutes. Drain and rinse.
3.	In another pot, combine 1 1/2 cups of sugar and 1/2 cup of water. Heat until the sugar dissolves.
4.	Add the chopped rind to the sugar mixture and add a strip of lemon peel and three cardamom pods. Cook for around 30 minutes until it thickens and becomes translucent.
5.	Add three tablespoons of honey, one tablespoon of lemon juice, and three melon seeds to the jam mixture. Cook for another five minutes, then remove from heat and let cool.
6.	Pour the jam into sterilized jars and store in the refrigerator.

PROS

Watermelon rind jam is a delicious and unique way to use the rind, which is often discarded.
It’s a great sweet spread for your toast, biscuits, or crackers.

The recipe is very simple and requires minimal ingredients.

CONS

The jam has a unique flavor that some people might not like.
It might also be difficult to find melon seeds.

Watermelon rind jam is high in sugar, so should be eaten in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Watermelon rind is rich in nutrients like vitamin C, vitamin A, and potassium. The rind also has antioxidant properties and can help with inflammation.
Honey is a natural sweetener with antibacterial properties that can soothe sore throats and cough. Lemon juice is rich in Vitamin C and is a natural antioxidant that helps to boost the immune system.

	1 lb watermelon rind ( measure after removing the green outer skin and all traces of pink )
	1 1/2 cups sugar
	1 strip lemon peel
	3 tablespoons honey
	3 melon seeds
	1 tablespoon lemon juice
	3 whole cardamom pods