Watermelon Spice Preserves 🍉

Ripe Watermelon Preserves 🍉

Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 2 hours
Yield: 2 pints

Description:

Indulge in the refreshing essence of summer with these homemade Ripe Watermelon Preserves. Bursting with fruity flavors and a hint of spice, these preserves are perfect for spreading on toast, topping desserts, or enjoying straight from the jar. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, this recipe from lovewithrecipes.com is sure to become a seasonal favorite.

“Link To Share” is your all-in-one marketing platform, making it easy and professional to direct your audience to everything you offer.

• Modern, customizable bio pages • Link shortening with advanced analytics • Interactive, brandable QR codes • Host static sites and manage your code • Multiple web tools to grow your business

Get started now and elevate your projects!

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 4641.8
• Fat Content: 4.2g
• Saturated Fat Content: 0.5g
• Cholesterol Content: 0mg
• Sodium Content: 617.9mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 1189g
• Fiber Content: 12.1g
• Sugar Content: 1150.8g
• Protein Content: 15.2g

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Watermelon:

   • Start by dicing the watermelon into small pieces.
   • Place the diced watermelon in a colander and, using your hands, gently squeeze out as much juice as possible.
   • Allow the watermelon to drain for about 1 hour, ensuring that excess liquid is removed.

2. Combine Ingredients:

   • In a large heavy kettle or pot, combine the drained watermelon with sugar, salt, cider vinegar, and lemon slices.
   • Bundle up the cinnamon stick and ground cloves in a cheesecloth bag and add it to the pot. This will infuse the preserves with warm, aromatic flavors.

3. Cook Slowly:

   • Place the kettle over low heat and cook the mixture slowly for 50-60 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
   • The preserves will gradually thicken and develop a glossy texture as they simmer away, filling your kitchen with delightful aromas.

4. Sterilize Jars:

   • While the preserves are cooking, prepare your jars for canning. Wash them thoroughly with hot, soapy water and sterilize them by boiling in a large pot of water for a few minutes.
   • Make sure to also sterilize the lids by placing them in a bowl of boiling water.

5. Can the Preserves:

   • Once the preserves reach the desired consistency and the flavors have melded beautifully, it’s time to can them.
   • Carefully ladle the hot preserves into the sterilized jars, leaving a bit of headspace at the top.
   • Wipe the rims of the jars clean with a damp cloth to ensure a tight seal, then place the lids on top and screw on the bands.
   • Process the jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes to seal them properly. Remove from the water bath and allow them to cool completely.

6. Enjoy:

   • Once cooled, check that all lids are properly sealed before storing the jars in a cool, dark place.
   • These delicious Ripe Watermelon Preserves are now ready to enjoy whenever you crave a taste of summer. Spread them on toast, swirl them into yogurt, or use them as a topping for ice cream and desserts. Share them with family and friends, or savor them all to yourself – the choice is yours!