Make good use of those watermelon peels that we usually throw away after eating the watermelon. You can turn it into watermelon peels preserve that can be a good snack or dessert.
Ingredients:
Watermelon peels 1 tablespoonful of lime to a liter of water
How to make Watermelon Peels Preserve
Pare the watermelon and slice crosswise to about 1/3 inch thick.
Remove the central part but leave some red portions.
Soak in lime water (one tablespoonful of lime to a liter of water) overnight. Wash and blanch for 10 minutes.
Cook in syrup made up of two parts sugar to one part water for 30 minutes. Soak overnight.
Boil the syrup without the watermelon slices until thick enough.
Pack watermelon slices into 12-ounces preserving jars.
Pour syrup and remove air bubbles.
Half-seal and sterilize jars for 25 minutes in boiling water.
Seal completely.
COOKING AND HEALTH TIPS: The coolest thirst quencher, watermelon is composed of 92% water and is packed with a giant dose of glutathione that helps boosts our immune system. It is also a key source of lycopene – the cancer fighting oxidant. Other nutrients found in watermelon are Vitamin C and Potassium.
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