Keep the flavor of summer handy all year! The American Heart Association has recognized watermelon's nutritional properties by giving it the "heart healthy" seal of approval. Now research has shed new light on its potential health benefits. Watermelon is fat free, nutritionally low in calories and considered an ideal diet food.

Ingredients:
2 pounds watermelon
3 cups white sugar
3 lemons - rinsed, sliced and seeded

Directions:
Remove the green rind of the melon, and dice the white part into small cubes, leaving the red flesh mostly intact. Remove seeds.

In a heavy stockpot, combine 4 cups of the prepared watermelon, sugar and lemons. Bring to a boil over medium heat, and let the mixture boil slowly for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. The temperature of the mixture should be at 220 degrees so the jam will set.

Transfer the preserves to hot sterile jars, and seal. Check the seals after a few hours. Process any unsealed jars in a water bath.

Refrigerate preserves after seal is broken.

See also:
Rhubarb Blueberry Jam

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