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Watermelon Honey

Enozia
Try this watermelon honey recipe made with fresh watermelon and pantry staples. Use this fruity syrup for drinks, pancakes, or summer desserts
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Condiment
Cuisine Romanian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 185 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ½ watermelon
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Chop the watermelon flesh and remove the seeds.
  • Transfer to a blender jar and blend until you get a smooth mixture.
  • Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the remaining ingredients and cook until the mixture thickens. This should take about 15-40 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, cool and store for later.

Notes

  • Use a thick, heavy bottomed pot to cook down the watermelon syrup. This will ensure even cooking.
  • If you spot any foaming on the surface of the watermelon syrup while it is cooking, use a spoon to gently skim it off.
  • I like that slight grainy texture, but if you love a smoother consistency, you can choose to strain the watermelon honey once it has cooled down.
  • I cooked the mixture for just around 15 minutes to get it to this consistency. If you prefer that sticky, saucy texture, you'll need to cook it down further- for about 30-40 minutes.
  • If you're doing this, make sure you keep stirring every minute or so during the final 10 minutes to prevent the sugars from burning.

Nutrition

Calories: 185kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gSodium: 79mgPotassium: 634mgFiber: 2gSugar: 39gVitamin A: 3201IUVitamin C: 46mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg
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