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Homemade Watermelon Jam

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Posted:9/21/15
Updated:6/22/21
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HOMEMADE Watermelon Jam with no pectin! This easy to make jam recipe uses fresh watermelon juice to make a healthy jam.  No pectin is needed for this recipe, just throw it in the refrigerator when it’s done! This is one of the best fruit jams, I love eating it on toast!

HOMEMADE Watermelon Jam! This easy to make jam recipe uses fresh watermelon juice to make a healthy jam. No pectin is needed for this recipe, just throw it in the refrigerator when it's done! This is one of the best fruit jams, I love eating it on toast!

What can I make with watermelons?

This year we grew a bunch of watermelons in the garden.  If you’re looking for a good container fruit to grow, watermelon is the direction you should go in.  On each plant we usually get 3-4 watermelons which quickly adds up when you have a few plants! 

 By the way did you know that watermelon is a fruit and a vegetable? It is a fruit because it grows from a seed. It’s a vegetable because it is harvested and cleared from the field like other vegetables and because it is a member of the same family as pumpkins. I had no idea!  

HOMEMADE Watermelon Jam! This easy to make jam recipe uses fresh watermelon juice to make a healthy jam. No pectin is needed for this recipe, just throw it in the refrigerator when it's done! This is one of the best fruit jams, I love eating it on toast!

Watermelon Jam Recipe

First, you’ll need watermelon juice which is easy to make.  Remove the seeds from your watermelon and then throw watermelon chunks in a blender or food processor.  Blend until it turns into watermelon juice!

HOMEMADE Watermelon Jam! This easy to make jam recipe uses fresh watermelon juice to make a healthy jam. No pectin is needed for this recipe, just throw it in the refrigerator when it's done! This is one of the best fruit jams, I love eating it on toast!

I love making homemade jam with blueberries so I decided this time to make a watermelon jam recipe. And because I think all jam tastes and smells better with a bit of cinnamon we’ll throw some of that in to make it extra special.  This recipe calls for 16 cups of watermelon juice (watermelon is 92% juice) but if you don’t have that much just scale down the recipe.

 Start with a big pot of your watermelon juice.
HOMEMADE Watermelon Jam! This easy to make jam recipe uses fresh watermelon juice to make a healthy jam. No pectin is needed for this recipe, just throw it in the refrigerator when it's done! This is one of the best fruit jams, I love eating it on toast!

Bring it to a boil on the stove. Reduce heat to medium high.
HOMEMADE Watermelon Jam! This easy to make jam recipe uses fresh watermelon juice to make a healthy jam. No pectin is needed for this recipe, just throw it in the refrigerator when it's done! This is one of the best fruit jams, I love eating it on toast!

And then continue to lightly boil for the next 2-3 hours.  You will see the watermelon start to break down and thicken to a dark jam color.  This is mine after 3 hours.
HOMEMADE Watermelon Jam! This easy to make jam recipe uses fresh watermelon juice to make a healthy jam. No pectin is needed for this recipe, just throw it in the refrigerator when it's done! This is one of the best fruit jams, I love eating it on toast!

I’ll let the jam sit for a few minutes to thicken up completely and then I’ll quickly get it in mason jars,  You can see how thick the jam got here.
HOMEMADE Watermelon Jam! This easy to make jam recipe uses fresh watermelon juice to make a healthy jam. No pectin is needed for this recipe, just throw it in the refrigerator when it's done! This is one of the best fruit jams, I love eating it on toast!

I bet noone will believe you when you tell them this jam is watermelon jam!
HOMEMADE Watermelon Jam! This easy to make jam recipe uses fresh watermelon juice to make a healthy jam. No pectin is needed for this recipe, just throw it in the refrigerator when it's done! This is one of the best fruit jams, I love eating it on toast!Watermelon Jam without pectin!

 Now throw in a mason jar and into the fridge it goes.  No pectin is required for this watermelon jam!
HOMEMADE Watermelon Jam! This easy to make jam recipe uses fresh watermelon juice to make a healthy jam. No pectin is needed for this recipe, just throw it in the refrigerator when it's done! This is one of the best fruit jams, I love eating it on toast!

When it’s ready to spread on a bagel or toast, smear a bit all over and enjoy your homemade jam!
HOMEMADE Watermelon Jam! This easy to make jam recipe uses fresh watermelon juice to make a healthy jam. No pectin is needed for this recipe, just throw it in the refrigerator when it's done! This is one of the best fruit jams, I love eating it on toast!

Hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
HOMEMADE Watermelon Jam! This easy to make jam recipe uses fresh watermelon juice to make a healthy jam. No pectin is needed for this recipe, just throw it in the refrigerator when it's done! This is one of the best fruit jams, I love eating it on toast!

More Jam Recipes

Looking for more jam recipes?  Try my other favorites:

1 Pint Blueberry Jam 

Homemade Apricot Jam

Raspberry Jam

Strawberry Peach Jam

HOMEMADE Watermelon Jam! This easy to make jam recipe uses fresh watermelon juice to make a healthy jam. No pectin is needed for this recipe, just throw it in the refrigerator when it's done! This is one of the best fruit jams, I love eating it on toast!

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HOMEMADE Watermelon Jam! This easy to make jam recipe uses fresh watermelon juice to make a healthy jam. No pectin is needed for this recipe, just throw it in the refrigerator when it's done! This is one of the best fruit jams, I love eating it on toast!

 Looking for more watermelon recipes? Try my watermelon soup!

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HOMEMADE Watermelon Jam! This easy to make jam recipe uses fresh watermelon juice to make a healthy jam.  No pectin is needed for this recipe, just throw it in the refrigerator when it's done! This is one of the best fruit jams, I love eating it on toast!

Ingredients

  • 16 cups watermelon juice seeds out
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon

Instructions

  • Mix all ingredients in large pot. Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium high. Keep a eye on this so it doesn't boil over. Skim foam as it rises. Check and stir every 15 minutes.
  • Continue to boil for 2-3 hours (mine took 3 hours). Depending if you reduce the recipe yours might done faster, so keep checking to make sure it doesn't burn.
  • Let sit for 5 minutes. Immediately place in mason jar. The jam hardens quickly so if you let it sit for longer it will be tough getting it out of the pot.
  • Place in refrigerator and enjoy!
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  1. Dwight David says

    July 4, 2022 at 3:32 am

    Can honey be substituted? I have alpha gal syndrome (from a tick bite) and sugar reacts in my body like food poisoning.

    Reply
  2. Helen Lynn says

    June 22, 2018 at 5:39 pm

    Sounds delicious. How long does it keep in the refrigerator?

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      June 22, 2018 at 9:26 pm

      Hey Helen, I’ve easily kept this in my fridge for 2 months with no problem!

      Reply
  3. Candy Goodreau says

    June 13, 2018 at 12:30 pm

    Can you can this recipe by using a water bath

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      June 13, 2018 at 3:47 pm

      Hey Candy, I’ve had previous readers that have canned this with a water bath, but I’ve never personally tried. Enjoy the jam!

      Reply
    • TRACEY says

      July 7, 2019 at 6:31 pm

      I believe if you want to water bath can you will need to increase the lemon juice a bit.

      Reply
  4. Rohan Singh says

    May 19, 2016 at 10:32 am

    This is my 2nd time on your blog :), I was searching for watermelon jam recipe (similar kind of question) and I come to here, when I see Blog name on the 3rd in the list I clicked and come to here.

    Watermelon is one of my favourite and really awesome recipe, I will try it for sure. thanks and have a good day :).

    Reply
  5. Susan says

    September 25, 2015 at 3:18 pm

    I had never heard of watermelon jam but it must taste wonderful! Great idea, Pamela!

    Reply
  6. Lindsey @ American Heritage Cooking says

    September 24, 2015 at 12:02 pm

    I have never even *heard* of watermelon jam!!! But it is such a genius idea! Watermelons all year round!

    Reply
  7. [email protected] says

    September 24, 2015 at 2:58 am

    I have never even considered watermelon jam. But why the hell not!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      September 24, 2015 at 9:35 am

      Hah, that’s the spirit!

      Reply
  8. Carol at Wild Goose Mama says

    September 23, 2015 at 6:55 pm

    I don’t know what surprised more—that you managed to grow watermelons or the that you can make jam out of watermelon juice. What an amazing person you are!

    Reply
  9. JElli says

    September 23, 2015 at 10:33 am

    What a fun idea! Never heard of watermelon before, though I know my great-grandma used to pickle the rinds.

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      September 23, 2015 at 12:08 pm

      I love that idea, I’m always looking for ways to use the entire watermelon.

      Reply
  10. Jersey Girl Cooks says

    September 23, 2015 at 10:16 am

    Such a great idea! But then again all your recipes rock!

    Reply
  11. grace says

    September 23, 2015 at 9:29 am

    this marks the first time i’ve seen watermelon jam or even pondered its existence! what a great idea and what a beautiful product!

    Reply
  12. Emma @ Bake Then Eat says

    September 22, 2015 at 7:14 pm

    OMG Why is this not a thing? Pure amazingness in a jar. Watermelon jam must taste amazing! Seriously you should market this I know I would buy it 😀

    Reply
  13. Abbe @ This is How I Cook says

    September 22, 2015 at 12:44 pm

    I have never heard of watermelon jam. Now I want watermelon jam. And a slice of watermelon!

    Reply
  14. Mary Frances says

    September 22, 2015 at 12:26 pm

    What an interesting concept, new to me! I also didn’t realize watermelons are in the same family as pumpkins, although that makes sense. Very cool!

    Reply
  15. byeGeorge says

    September 22, 2015 at 12:23 pm

    Looks and reads delicious…I’d be calling this ‘Watermelon Butter’…byeGeorge

    Reply
  16. Shashi at RunninSrilankan says

    September 22, 2015 at 12:22 pm

    Pamela!!! Wow!!! Watermelon jam?!?!?! My mind is blown!!!! I never knew it was possible and I simply love your simple 4 ingredient recipe! I’m going watermelon hunting today! Thanks so much for this!

    Reply
  17. Anu-My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says

    September 22, 2015 at 11:13 am

    Wow! This is indeed a perfect way to use watermelon juice, Pamela! Such an amazing recipe. Can’t wait to try my own watermelon jam. 🙂

    Reply
  18. Heather @ Sweet Precision says

    September 22, 2015 at 10:27 am

    My mind is completely blown with this recipe! I absolutely love watermelon and I never even though of making jam out of it?! This is why I love getting inspiration from other bloggers 🙂 Definitely bookmarking this and adding it to my list of things I want to try out!

    Reply
  19. handmade by amalia says

    September 22, 2015 at 6:52 am

    I have never heard of watermelon jam and would love to try it. I’ll have to pin and wait because watermelon season is already over here. But I’m just about to make some pear jam and your cinnamon idea sounds perfect. I’ll add a bit to the pears.
    Amalia
    xo

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      September 22, 2015 at 8:57 am

      Pears and cinnamon are the perfect combo, you’re going to love it! Enjoy Amalia!

      Reply
  20. Ashley says

    September 21, 2015 at 9:04 pm

    Holy cow this is super cool! Watermelon jam?? I’ll take a jar please!!

    Reply
  21. Juliana says

    September 21, 2015 at 5:36 pm

    This is totally new to me…watermelon jam…yes, this jam would make a nice gift!
    Have a wonderful week ahead Pamela 🙂

    Reply

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