Preserves
Watermelon Canning
20 min4 serv.21 февр. 2026 г.
Description
Perfect for winter pantry. I'll go into more detail below. Jars keep for up to a year in a cool place.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients.
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Step 2
Wash the watermelon, peel the rind with a vegetable peeler, but keep the light green part near the skin. Then cut into medium-sized slices.
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Step 3
Arrange the watermelon slices tightly in a clean sterilized jar.
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Step 4
For the marinade, bring water to a boil with a bay leaf, sugar, and salt. Pour in the vinegar, stir, and simmer for 1 minute.
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Step 5
Pour the hot marinade into the jar.
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Step 6
Screw the lid on tightly. Turn the jar upside down and leave it that way until completely cooled.
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Step 7
Store the finished preserves in a dark, cool place for storage.