Is watermelon rind good or bad for you?

what can i do with watermelon rind? – Pickled Watermelon Rind: One of the most popular uses, pickling transforms the rind into a crisp, tangy treat. It’s great as a snack or as a condiment. – Watermelon Rind Preserves: Cook the rind with sugar and other ingredients like lemon and ginger to make sweet preserves. – Watermelon Rind Chutney: Combine the rind with vinegar, sugar, and spices to create a unique chutney that pairs well with meats and cheeses. – Candied Watermelon Rind: Simmer the rind in sugar syrup until translucent, then dry and coat in sugar for a sweet, chewy snack.

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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Easy Plum Jam

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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