Watermelon Jam

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cut the watermelon into slices and remove the rind.
  2. 2Cut the watermelon into slices and remove the rind.
  3. 3Cut the watermelon into slices and remove the rind.
  4. 4Peel the green outer layer off the watermelon rind.
  5. 5Peel the green outer layer off the watermelon rind.
  6. 6Peel the green outer layer off the watermelon rind.
  7. 7Chop the watermelon rind into small, uniform cubes.
  8. 8Chop the watermelon rind into small, uniform cubes.
  9. 9Chop the watermelon rind into small, uniform cubes.
  10. 10Pour watermelon juice into a pan.
  11. 11Pour watermelon juice into a pan.
  12. 12Pour watermelon juice into a pan.
  13. 13Add a star anise to the pan with the watermelon juice.
  14. 14Add a star anise to the pan with the watermelon juice.
  15. 15Add a star anise to the pan with the watermelon juice.
  16. 16Add a cinnamon stick to the pan with the watermelon juice.
  17. 17Add a cinnamon stick to the pan with the watermelon juice.
  18. 18Add a cinnamon stick to the pan with the watermelon juice.
  19. 19Add sugar to the pan with the watermelon juice and spices.
  20. 20Add sugar to the pan with the watermelon juice and spices.
  21. 21Add sugar to the pan with the watermelon juice and spices.
  22. 22Add the chopped watermelon rind to the mixture in the pan.
  23. 23Add the chopped watermelon rind to the mixture in the pan.
  24. 24Add the chopped watermelon rind to the mixture in the pan.
  25. 25Reduce the heat to minimum to allow the flavors to combine and the jam to thicken.
  26. 26Reduce the heat to minimum to allow the flavors to combine and the jam to thicken.
  27. 27Reduce the heat to minimum to allow the flavors to combine and the jam to thicken.
  28. 28Stir the jam mixture occasionally while it cooks.
  29. 29Stir the jam mixture occasionally while it cooks.
  30. 30Stir the jam mixture occasionally while it cooks.
  31. 31Continue cooking until the jam reaches a thick, spreadable consistency, ensuring it's not too dry.
  32. 32Continue cooking until the jam reaches a thick, spreadable consistency, ensuring it's not too dry.
  33. 33Continue cooking until the jam reaches a thick, spreadable consistency, ensuring it's not too dry.
  34. 34Once the jam is ready, turn off the heat.
  35. 35Once the jam is ready, turn off the heat.
  36. 36Once the jam is ready, turn off the heat.
  37. 37Serve the watermelon rind jam.
  38. 38Serve the watermelon rind jam.
  39. 39Serve the watermelon rind jam.

Ingredients

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