Watermelon Jam

Directions

  1. 1Cut the watermelon into slices and remove the rind.
  2. 2Peel the green outer layer off the watermelon rind.
  3. 3Chop the watermelon rind into small, uniform cubes.
  4. 4Pour watermelon juice into a pan.
  5. 5Add a star anise to the pan with the watermelon juice.
  6. 6Add a cinnamon stick to the pan with the watermelon juice.
  7. 7Add sugar to the pan with the watermelon juice and spices.
  8. 8Add the chopped watermelon rind to the mixture in the pan.
  9. 9Reduce the heat to minimum to allow the flavors to combine and the jam to thicken.
  10. 10Stir the jam mixture occasionally while it cooks.
  11. 11Continue cooking until the jam reaches a thick, spreadable consistency, ensuring it's not too dry.
  12. 12Once the jam is ready, turn off the heat.
  13. 13Serve the watermelon rind jam.

Ingredients

  • 1 Watermelon
  • Watermelon juice
  • 1 Star anise
  • 1 Cinnamon stick
  • Sugar

Equipment

Cutting boardKnifePanSpatula

Tips

  • Reduce the heat to minimum to allow all the flavors from star anise, cinnamon, sugar, and watermelon juice to meld together.
  • Do not over-dry the jam; it should have a thick, spreadable consistency.