# Watermelon Jam

A sweet and aromatic jam made from watermelon rind, perfect for a delightful spread.

- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- Cutting board
- Knife
- Pan
- Spatula

## 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIJX5IMouxy/?igsh=MWx3cjQ1NzhscTA5ag==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/5152b5a1-373d-484f-a7db-e1509b1de6a9
- Extracted: 2025-07-10

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