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Watermelon Jelly

A refreshing and sweet jelly made from ripe watermelon, perfect for spreading on toast or using in desserts.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 cups watermelon juice freshly squeezed from ripe watermelon
  • 1 cup granulated sugar adjust to taste
  • 1 packet pectin for jellies
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed

Method
 

Prepare Watermelon Juice
  1. Cut the watermelon into chunks and blend until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh strainer to extract 4 cups of juice.
Cook the Jelly
  1. In a saucepan, combine the watermelon juice, lemon juice, and pectin. Stir well and bring to a boil over medium heat.
  2. Add the sugar gradually, stirring constantly until fully dissolved. Bring the mixture back to a rolling boil for 1-2 minutes.
Jar the Jelly
  1. Remove from heat and skim off any foam. Pour the jelly into sterilized jars using a ladle and canning funnel, leaving about 1/4 inch of headspace.
  2. Seal the jars with lids and process in a boiling water bath for 5-10 minutes to ensure preservation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 25gPotassium: 100mgSugar: 24gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mg

Notes

Ensure all equipment is sterilized to prevent spoilage. Adjust sugar according to the sweetness of the watermelon.

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