Reusing Watermelon Peels: Creative Ways for Your Kitchen and Garden

• lemon
• ½ tablespoon butter

Instructions

1. Wash the watermelon thoroughly, especially the outer surface, before cutting it.
2. Remove the tough green skin to reveal the white part of the rind.
3. Chop the white rind into small cubes.
4. Boil the rind in water for about 15–20 minutes, or until softened. Reserve 3 cups of the cooking water for the jam.
5. In a large pot, combine the watermelon rind, sugar, reserved cooking water, and cloves. Bring the mixture to a boil.
6. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until