Watermelon Jelly
This easy Watermelon Jelly Recipe captures the bright, juicy flavors of summer in a sweet, spreadable preserve. Made with just four simple ingredients, it’s perfect for toast, desserts, gifting, or canning.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 5–6 half-pint jars
- Category: Jams & Jellies
- Method: Boiling/Canning
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 cups chopped watermelon (rind removed)
- 2–3 cups white granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup bottled lime juice (or 3/4 cup fresh lime juice)
- 1 box Sure Jell low-sugar pectin
Instructions
- Chop watermelon and blend until smooth.
- Strain the puree using cheesecloth or a jelly bag to get 4 cups of juice.
- In a saucepan, combine watermelon juice, lime juice, and pectin. Whisk to dissolve.
- Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute.
- Add sugar and boil for 1 more minute while stirring.
- Ladle into jars leaving 1/4-inch headspace.
- Wipe rims and seal with lids.
- For refrigerator jelly: Let set for 24–48 hours, store up to 3 weeks.
- For canning: Process in hot water bath for 10 minutes (15 at high altitude), then cool at room temp for 12 hours before storing.
Notes
- Always use lime or lemon juice to ensure safe acidity levels for canning.
- Yellow watermelon can be substituted for a sweeter and golden-colored jelly.
- Adjust sugar according to watermelon sweetness and taste preference.
- Use Pomona’s Pectin as an alternative with agave for low sugar options.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 46
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 0.4mg
- Fat: 0.1g
- Saturated Fat: 0.004g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.02g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0.1g
- Protein: 0.2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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