Wonderful Watermelon Recipes & Tips

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Watermelon Jelly

Courtesy of Epicurious.com

4 cups seeded, diced watermelon

3? cups sugar

2 tbs lemon juice

? of a 6 ounce pkg of liquid fruit pectin (1 foil pouch)

Place diced watermelon in a blender container or food processor bowl. Cover and blend or process until smooth (should have 2 cups watermelon puree). In a 6 to 8 quart kettle combine the watermelon puree, sugar and lemon juice. Bring the mixture to a full rolling boil (a boil that cannot be stirred down) over high heat, stirring constantly with a long handled wooden spoon. Stir in the pectin all at once. Return mixture to a full rolling boil; boil hard for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove kettle from heat; skim off foam. Ladle jelly into clean, hot half-pint jars, leaving ?-inch head space. Wipe jar rims; adjust lids. Allow to cool completely away from drafts, then store in cool, dark place. Makes 4 half pints.

Watermelon Salad

Courtesy of Epicurious.com

chopped watermelon

crumbled feta

sliced mint

balsamic vinegar

sugar



Simmer balsamic vinegar and sugar together until much of the liquid has evaporated, thickening into a dressing. Mix together watermelon, mint and feta. Toss with dressing.

Watermelons aren't only for summertime munching ? they're excellent dried, pickled and preserved, and make a delicious snack come January. When the temperature drops and you're cozying up to a crackling fire, watermelon wine makes a savory evening treat, sweetly hinting at the balmier days just around the corner. Learn how to dry, pickle and preserve watermelons, as well as make watermelon wine in Year-round Watermelon, from Mother Earth News. You can even find tips for growing your own watermelons in Best Early Melons.

Have a great watermelon recipe or tips for storing surplus melons? Share your ideas in the comments section below.

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