Watermelon Lemonade Concentrate

15 mins
Serves 7
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Directions

  1. 1Start out with 16 cups of diced watermelon.
  2. 2Blend the cubed watermelon until smooth.
  3. 3Drain the blended watermelon using a cheesecloth or fine mesh sieve.
  4. 4Measure out 10 to 11 cups of watermelon juice.
  5. 5In a large pot, combine the watermelon juice, 3 cups of lemon juice, and 3.5 cups of sugar.
  6. 6Heat over medium, stirring until all the sugar is dissolved.
  7. 7Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer (don't boil hard).
  8. 8Ladle the hot concentrate into hot, clean pint jars.
  9. 9Fill your jars to half inch headspace.
  10. 10Wipe your rims with a damp cloth.
  11. 11Place your lids and rings on fingertip tight.
  12. 12Bring your water bath to a boil.
  13. 13Water bath these jars for 15 minutes.
  14. 14Remove and let cool undisturbed.
  15. 15When ready to use, add two pints of water to every pint of concentrate.

Ingredients

  • 16 cups watermelon, cubed
  • 10 cups watermelon juice
  • 3 cups bottled lemon juice
  • 3.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 pints water

Equipment

cheeseclothjarsdamp clothlidsringsAmericanner canning jarslarge potfine mesh sieveladle

Tips

  • Use Americana canning jars for durability.
  • Do not boil hard when simmering the concentrate.
  • For serving, mix 1 part concentrate with 1–2 parts water or sparkling water for a stronger, brighter drink.