Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Steps to Make Jelly
- Cut a ripe watermelon in half and scoop out the flesh. Blend until smooth, then strain to get about 4 cups of watermelon juice.
- Pour the watermelon juice into a pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, cooking for 15-30 minutes until concentrated.
- In a bowl, mix 1 cup of sugar with low-sugar pectin. Whisk this mixture into the boiling juice.
- Allow to return to a rolling boil, stirring for 1-2 minutes. Squeeze in fresh lemon juice and boil until pectin activates.
- Prepare sterilized jars and fill with hot jelly, leaving ½ inch of headspace. Clean rims and seal.
- Process jars in a water bath canner for 5-10 minutes, then let cool on a towel for at least 12 hours.
Nutrition
Notes
For best results, use fresh, ripe watermelon and maintain proper measurements for sugar and pectin to ensure jelly sets well.
