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Watermelon Jam
From the National Watermelon Promotion Board
A rosy pink, sweet spread with a bit of crunch. Try it with peanut better on an English muffin...yummy!
Makes about 4 cups
3 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups finely chopped seeded watermelon (do not puree)
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 package (1.75 ounces) powered fruit pectin
3/4 cup water
In large bowl, stir together sugar, watermelon and lemon juice. Set aside for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. In small saucepan, blend fruit pectin and water. Bring mixture to boil over high heat; boil, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir pectin mixture into watermelon mixture. Stir constantly until sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes. Quickly pour into jars and cover. Let stand at room temperature 24 hours to set. Store jam in refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
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