. I have tons of peppermint and spearmint! throwing it all out , […] Grilled Watermelon Salad from FineCooking.comWatermelon Mint Jelly from eCurry […]. It couldn’t be simpler: Grind down the rind and. I’m thinking this would be great as a glaze for pork or as a dipping sauce for chicken. I did not do for mine. I just just regular mint, peppermint. Zest of one orange (the colored part only not the white) juice of half a lemon. Boil again over medium heat, until syrup thickens, about 15 minutes. Drain, and reserve 1 1/2 cups of liquid. Wow, this is very creative! How much jelly does it make? Instructions. This would be great as gifts for Christmas! I’ve been making jam too, strawberry & rhubarb. incredulous !!! so creative u r! Cut rind into 1/3-inch strips. Place watermelon in a food processor; cover and process until pureed. Fill your jars with a ladle leave about ¼” headspace. I guess it does as the melon itself does not retain much flavor. 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