Description
Watermelon Honey combines sweet summer nostalgia with Mediterranean charm. Cool Mediterranean vibes merge seamlessly with delicate watermelon essence, creating a luxurious spread perfect for breakfast breads and morning pastries.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 large watermelon
Sweeteners:
- ¼ cup honey
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ tablespoon (7.4 ml) water
Instructions
- Select a ripe, vibrant watermelon and sanitize all preparation tools and work surfaces thoroughly.
- Carefully slice the watermelon, removing the tough green outer rind and eliminating all black seeds, then cube the juicy red flesh into uniform 1-inch (2.54 centimeters) chunks.
- Transfer watermelon pieces into a high-powered blender or food processor and pulse until achieving a completely smooth, liquid-like puree with no visible solid fragments.
- Pour the watermelon puree into a heavy-bottomed large pot or deep saucepan, positioning it over medium-high heat to initiate the reduction process.
- Allow the liquid to reach a rolling boil, then immediately reduce the temperature to low, creating a gentle simmer that will slowly concentrate the watermelon’s natural sweetness.
- Maintain a consistent low heat, stirring the mixture every 15 minutes to prevent potential scorching and ensure even reduction.
- Continue simmering for approximately 90 to 120 minutes, watching for the liquid to transform into a thick, glossy jam-like consistency that coats the back of a spoon.
- Remove the pot from heat and let the watermelon reduction cool completely at room temperature, which will further thicken the mixture.
- Carefully ladle the cooled watermelon honey into sterilized glass jars, leaving minimal headspace, and seal tightly.
- Refrigerate the prepared watermelon honey, which will keep for approximately 2 weeks, and enjoy as a natural sweetener on various dishes.
Notes
- Slow cooking transforms watermelon into a rich, concentrated honey-like spread without adding sugar.
- Continuous stirring prevents burning and ensures smooth, even caramelization of natural watermelon sugars.
- The lengthy simmering process reduces water content, creating a thick, spreadable consistency similar to traditional jam.
- Perfect for those seeking natural, low-sugar alternatives to traditional fruit preserves.
- Refrigeration helps maintain freshness and extends the shelf life of this homemade watermelon delicacy.
- Best enjoyed within 1-2 weeks for optimal flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Drinks, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 86 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1.1 g
- Protein: 1.7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg