Watermelon Jam

Submitted by Kit..ty Of Canada

"This a sweet spread with a bit of a crunch. Try it with peanut butter on a English Muffin or bagel. I made 4 jars & gave 2 away. As my family will only finish 2 jars in 3 weeks. Recipe source Bernardine, a manufacturer of canning equipment."

 

• Ready In: 24hrs
• Ingredients: 5
• Yields: 4 cups

ingredients

• 750 ml granulated sugar
• 375 ml finely chopped seeded watermelon (do not puree)
• 60 ml lemon juice
• 1 (45 g) packet powdered fruit pectin
• 175 ml water

directions

1. In large bowl, stir together sugar, watermelon and lemon juice.
2. Set aside for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. In small saucepan, blend fruit pectin and water.
4. Bring mixture to boil over high heat; boil, stirring, for 1 minute.
5. Stir pectin mixture into watermelon mixture.
6. Stir constantly until sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes.
7. Quickly pour into jars and cover.
8. Let stand at room temperature 24 hours to set.
9. Store jam in refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.