Jam for Grandchildren
Description
The recipe won't take much time. To make jam for grandchildren, you don't need to buy any ingredients. Watermelon rinds left over from lunch can easily be turned into a delicious treat, perfect for serving with tea as a dessert during winter. Adding lemon to the jam further enhances its unique flavor. In terms of taste and appearance, the dish resembles candied fruit in syrup. Very tasty. Serve chilled.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Before figuring out how to make jam for your grandchildren, gather the leftover watermelon rinds from lunch. Peel off the outer rind, using a potato peeler for best results. Cut the rinds into small 2-3 cm pieces.
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Step 2
2. Pour hot water over the pieces, cook for 6 minutes, drain the pieces in a colander and cool.
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Step 3
3. Take a separate saucepan, add sugar, and pour in water. Mix, then gradually bring to a boil, stirring.
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Step 4
4. Add the watermelon rinds to the syrup and cook for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 2 hours. Cook again for 20 minutes, then let cool for 2 hours.
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Step 5
5. Grate the zest from the lemons. Peel the lemons and cut them into small pieces. Add the zest and lemons to the jam. Mix well and continue cooking the watermelon rinds until they become translucent. That's it, the jam is ready.