Traditional Watermelon Rind Preserve (Slatko od dineni kori)
Традиционно ястие · Balkan
A classic sweet preserve made from the white part of watermelon rind, simmered with sugar and often flavored with lemon and vanilla. It has a unique chewy texture and translucent appearance.
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Съставки
- Watermelon rind (white part only)1 kg
- Granulated sugar800 g
- Water200 ml
- Lemon1 pc
- Vanilla extract1 tsp
Стъпки
- 1
Prepare the watermelon rind: Remove the green outer skin and the pink flesh from the watermelon rind. Cut the white part into small cubes (about 1-1.5 cm).
- 2
Soak the rind: Place the rind cubes in a large bowl and cover with cold water. Let them soak for at least 2-3 hours, or preferably overnight. Drain well.
- 3
Boil the rind: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the drained rind and boil for about 10-15 minutes until slightly tender. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- 4
Make the syrup: In the same pot, combine sugar and 200 ml of water. Heat gently, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil.
- 5
Cook the preserve: Add the blanched rind to the boiling syrup. Add the juice of half a lemon and the zest of the other half (optional). Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for about 45-60 minutes, or until the rind pieces become translucent and the syrup thickens.
- 6
Add vanilla: Stir in the vanilla extract in the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- 7
Cool and store: Remove from heat. Let the preserve cool completely in the syrup. Transfer to sterilized jars and store in a cool, dark place.
