Description
Learn how to make a delightful Watermelon Honey at home that can be used as a natural sweetener for a variety of dishes, from beverages to breakfast treats.
Ingredients
Watermelon:
4 cups seedless watermelon cubes
Granulated Sugar:
1 cup
Lemon Juice:
juice of 1 lemon
Lemon Zest:
1 teaspoon
Instructions
- Prepare Watermelon Puree: Place watermelon cubes in a blender and puree until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a saucepan to remove pulp.
- Mix Ingredients: Add sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the saucepan with the watermelon juice. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Simmer: Reduce heat to low and simmer for 35 to 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens into a syrupy, honey-like consistency.
- Cool and Store: Remove from heat and let cool completely. Transfer to a clean jar and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- Watermelon honey is perfect as a natural sweetener for tea, lemonade, cocktails, yogurt, or drizzled over pancakes and waffles.
- For a deeper flavor, simmer a cinnamon stick or a few sprigs of mint with the mixture and remove before storing.
