Description
Summer watermelon honey blends Mediterranean sweetness with refreshing fruit essence. Cool seasonal nectar from ripe watermelon creates liquid gold that drizzles perfectly over desserts, cheese plates, and morning toast.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 large watermelon
Sweeteners:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) honey
Optional Garnish:
- Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Carefully slice the watermelon into bite-sized cubes, meticulously removing all black seeds and tough green outer rind.
- Transfer watermelon pieces to a high-powered blender and pulse until achieving a completely smooth, liquid-like consistency.
- Pour the vibrant watermelon puree into a heavy-bottomed stainless steel pot, positioning over medium-high heat.
- Bring the liquid to a rolling boil, then immediately reduce temperature to a gentle simmer, maintaining a soft bubbling surface.
- Allow the watermelon to reduce and thicken, stirring every 15-20 minutes to prevent potential scorching on the bottom of the pot.
- Continue simmering for approximately 60-90 minutes, or until the mixture reaches a jam-like texture and volume reduces by roughly one-third.
- Remove the pot from heat and let the watermelon honey cool completely to room temperature, which typically takes 45-60 minutes.
- Carefully ladle the cooled watermelon honey into clean, sterilized glass jars with tight-fitting lids.
- Refrigerate the preserve for optimal freshness, where it will keep for approximately 2-3 weeks.
- Serve as a delectable spread on toasted artisan bread, drizzle over Greek yogurt, complement pancakes, or use as a unique dessert topping.
Notes
- Simmering transforms watermelon’s watery texture into a thick, concentrated syrup packed with intense fruity flavor.
- Careful stirring prevents burning and helps develop a rich, glossy consistency without sticking to the pot.
- Low and slow cooking caramelizes natural sugars, creating a deep amber-colored spread with complex sweetness.
- Optional addition of lemon zest or cinnamon can elevate the jam’s aromatic profile and add subtle depth.
- Homemade honey-infused watermelon jam stores beautifully in sealed glass jars for up to three weeks in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Drinks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30
- Calories: 85 kcal
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0.4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1.7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg