Does watermelon rind have pectin?

Does watermelon rind have pectin? Yes, watermelon rind does contain pectin, a type of soluble fiber that is often used in cooking as a natural thickening agent, particularly in jams and jellies. The white part of the watermelon rind, between the outer green skin and the inner red flesh, is where the concentration of pectin is highest. Utilizing watermelon rind, particularly in pickling or making preserves, can be an excellent way to make use of its pectin content and reduce food waste.

Looking for a watermelon jam recipe? Try our Homemade Watermelon Rind Jam! A delicious jam made with watermelon rind, apple, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. So easy to make and it comes together without pectin! After eating the juicy red watermelon pulp, use the peeled rind to make this sweet, vanilla-flavored jam

You could even leave it as it is in the sticky and delicious pieces or with an emulsifier carefully blend it all to a jam (you could also carefully add it to a blender and blend to a jam). It’s safest to allow the mixture to completely cool down before emulsifying.

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Ingredients – 4 cups watermelon rind cut into small pieces – 1 large apple peeled, cored and cut into small pieces – 1 cup sugar – juice of one lemon *use 2 lemons if doubling recipe – 1 tsp vanilla extract

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1 8oz jar Type American prep Time 10 min

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