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Watermelon #869818

Asked May 23, 2024, 4:03 PM EDT

Ball canning has a canning recipe for strawberry lemonade concentrate. We reached out to them and they indicated that fruits cannot be swapped in this specific recipe.


However, I have a client asking about canning watermelon lemonade concentrate. I'm finding many refrigerator recipes but no canning, so I'm assuming the pH of watermelon may be a concern.  Am I able to make a watermelon lemonade concentrate? Please advise.

Franklin County Ohio

Expert Response

Hi Sandra,

According to the USDA Guide to complete home canning, there is a recipe for watermelon lemonade. To my knowledge and resources, you are correct that there is not a safe, tested recipe for home canning of watermelon lemonade concentrate. 

An Ask Extension Expert Replied May 24, 2024, 9:43 AM EDT

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