"fudge" > wrote in
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> Got a big harvest of super watermelons this year at 45N,77W. With the
> very hot weather, they are sweet and pink. Chilled in the fridge they
> are a refreshing treat on a hot day. I don't know what to do with
> them. They do not keep very well. I am tempted to drill a hole in one
> and slowly dump vodka into it's flesh. Any other ideas are welcome.
>
> Farmer John
>
>

there's a traditional sweet treat from Sicily called "Gelu 'i muluni"
(roughly, "Wateremelon Jelly")...

serves 4, doses are metric

5 kg of watermelon
100 gr sugar for every litre of juice
80 gr cornstarch for every litre of juice
candied fruits, bitter chocolate for garnishing
(chopped, *unsalted* pistachios are also a good garnishing)
jasmine essence (the receipt would call for an infuse from the flower,
Jasminum Officinalis) to taste (no more than a few drops, I'd suggest)

cut the pulp from the watermelon into pieces, pass it through a sieve and
collect the juice in a pot adding sugar, cornstarch, jasmine essence.

Put the pot on low fire and bring to a simmer, mixing thoroughly. It must
thicken a little so boiling will be somehow long.

As the juice begins to thicken, pour in cups, and cool in the
refrigerator. Serve cool, and before serving, garnish the cups with
candied fruits and/or chopped chocolate and/or chopped pistachios and/or
(if available) jasmine flowers dipped for a minute in boiling water (or
syrup).


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