Glyko Karpouzi (Watermelon Sweet Preserve)

Ingredients:

(25 servings)

1 kg watermelon rind (enough for 25 pieces)

Juice of 1 lemon

½ cup cooking lime (calcium hydroxide)

1½ kg sugar

1 litre water

½ tsp vanilla essence

 

Preparation:

Peel the rind on both sides leaving only the white part. Cut into 25 square pieces.

Place the watermelon pieces into a bowl, cover with water and cooking lime and leave for two hours.

Rinse very well under running water.

Transfer the watermelon into a large saucepan, cover with cold water and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until cooked.

Strain well and return to the saucepan with 1 litre of water, the sugar and lemon juice. Simmer until the syrup is thickened and lightly caramelised (about 30 minutes).

Add the vanilla.

Store in sterilised jars when cold.

Category

Sweets & Baked Goods