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watermelon lemonade concentrate

Watermelon Lemonade Concentrate

Make and preserve watermelon flavored lemonade with this water bath canning recipe made with real watermelon and lemons. Cost is about $1.57 per quart of concentrate.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 day 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Homemade Ingredients
Cuisine American
Servings 3 quarts
Calories/Serving 1541 kcal

Cooking Methods

  • Water Bath Canner and Equipment
  • Mason jar quarts, lids, and rings

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups pureed watermelon, ...[$0.50]
  • 4 cups lemon juice, ...[$2.48]
  • 6 cups white granulated sugar, ...[$1.74]

Instructions
 

  • Heat all ingredients in stock pot but do not boil. Heat only to 190 degrees F. This will heat up fast so stir often and then remove from heat.
  • Prepare water bath canning equipment, mason jars, lids and rings.
  • Ladle warm concentrate into hot jars leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
  • Remove bubbles, clean rim, and place lids and rings on finger tight.
  • Process in water bath canner for 15 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 1541kcalCarbohydrates: 409gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 373mgFiber: 1gSugar: 405gVitamin A: 1850IUVitamin C: 141.9mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.7mg